Associate, Sales - Sales Leadership Development Program - 2026 BBA Grads
Chicago, Illinois
Sales Job ID: 30266SC 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.
The Sales Leadership Development Program is an entry-level multi-year introduction into the key functions in Sales at SC Johnson. The Associate will rotate through multiple roles to build a robust Sales skillset. They will play an integral role in the success of their assigned account teams/retailers by transforming data into actionable insights which will have a direct impact to the SCJ business. This employee will have significant cross-functional interaction with sales team members, marketing, customer marketing and the opportunity to interface with the account(s) buying staff and deliver insights that will impact business results.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Based on the rotation, employees will focus on Sales Analysis and Category and Shopper Leadership roles. Duties in each include:
Sales Analysis
Cumulative reporting across the entire division to provide a holistic perspective of key opportunities for the Sales organization through this planning period and full year.
Analysis of point of sale, channel facts, consumer facts, and related consumer research to improve base and promotional business.
Forecasting sales shipments based on Point of Sales trends, weather, historical shipments, and other considerations.
Pulling, analyzing, and preparing data using multiple sources, including Nielsen, Market Basket, customer Point of Sales, and Downstream Data.
Preparing customer information to add value to the sales call.
Category & Shopper Leadership
Providing retailer-specific solutions and recommendations based on key learnings and insights generated through analyses and research from a broad range of data sources.
Learning to mine and analyze data from sources such as syndicated scan and panel data, retailer point-of-sale data, and space planning software.
Providing category analyses, insights and recommendations for assortment, retail pricing, and trade promotions.
Utilizing category and aisle expertise to provide shelf merchandising and item placement recommendations.
Developing plan-o-grams using space management software.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING
Prior internship experience in Sales, Marketing, or Business.
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, sales, or related field with a graduation date of Spring 2026.
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship for full-time employment.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS
CPG (Consumer Product Goods) experience preferred.
Interest in a long-term career path in sales with a willingness to relocate for future assignments after the Sales Leadership Development Program is completed.
Skilled in use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word).
Knowledge or prior experience of sales planning tools.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills to develop internal and external relationships.
Proactive, adaptable, and committed to delivering results in a fast-paced work environment by fostering a sense of ownership, and curiosity.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Full-Time.
Remote work is available once a week for eligible employees.
The individual assuming this position will need to relocatein order to complete this program.
This role is eligible for domestic relocation.
*Preference given to prior SC Johnson Interns, if applicable*
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.
Better Together
At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.
Accommodation Requests
If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law poster for more information.
