ASSOCIATE MANAGER, MARKETING COMMERCIALIZATION- 12 MONTHS CONTRACT

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

About the role:
The Associate Manager, Marketing Commercialization initiates, develops and executes marketing plans for an assigned group of products and is accountable for the budget management for these products. Supports Marketing leadership team in the development and execution of advertising and promotional plans, launch of new items and provides analysis support and business recommendations for the business.

Key responsibilities:

• Develops expertise of the category to fulfill role of internal expert on Canadian business. 
• Business Analysis - Competitive reviews, new product launches/line extensions, program evaluation and share analysis integration multiple sources of data (Nielsen, Global research, etc)
• Financial  – brand P&L’s, APD spending & Tracking Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) – provides volume forecasts Consumer – Rich understanding of Demand Spaces, brand positioning and consumer blueprint
• Own the commercialization of new products / line extensions.  Actively manage project status by working with key stakeholders to deliver on time.
• Initiate, recommend and lead the development and execution of business plans geared to fulfilling divisional brand and category strategies.  Manage brand P&L’s from a spending/pricing/volume standpoint.  Ensure volume and spending targets on business portfolio are achieved.  Optimize efficiency of support dollars.
• Lead and manage the execution of promotional activity with suppliers and customers.  Effectively deliver agency briefs.  Up to date tracking of programs versus budget and versus key performance measures. 
• Lead the integration with other cross-functional departments to resolve brand issues, and execute product activity (new products or products restages).  Key member of the strategic cross-functional business team and leaders of the tactical teams.
• Partner with Sales to identify and capitalize on key opportunity areas in new or existing channels. Gain solid presence with Sales as an available resource for key account business building.
• Become the internal “voice” for all brand communication.  Use expertise of local market and brands to efficiently adapt available Global assets to best suit Canadian needs.  Establish presence with Global and US counterparts to create strong lines of communication.  Evaluate applicability of U.S. research to Canadian market.  Recommend and action stand-alone research when necessary.
• Assist in varied departmental/corporate activities such as recruiting, as well as corporate functions where applicable.

Required Experience:

2-3 years’ experience in a marketing related role, preferably brand management

Preferred Experiences and Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong oral and written presentation skills.
• Ability to lead teams and move projects forward
• Strategic thinking and fact-based problem-solving skills
• Ability to go beyond reporting data to linking data with solid business conclusions, solutions or recommendations
• Quality Decision Maker
• Creativity, Initiative, Leadership, Teamwork & Motivation
• Cross Functional and Outside Supplier Interaction and Communication Financial management skills and understanding of the P&L

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree essential requirement (Business or Marketing major or minor highly preferred)

Remote work is available once per week after the first 90 days for eligible positions.

Benefits and Perks:

SC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include Registered Pension and Savings plans and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we’re committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, vacation purchase options, and fitness centers membership and more.

Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.

SC Johnson & Son Inc., SC Johnson Professional, and SC Johnson Lifestyle Brands is committed to accessibility in its workplace and recruitment processes for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation in order to participate in this recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.