Category Manager

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.

Position: Category Manager

Location: Erkrath, Germany

We’re on the lookout for a passionate and strategic Category Manager to join our high-performing team. Reporting directly to the Sales Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in accelerating our business growth by crafting channel strategies and delivering customer-centric solutions for our categories. This is a unique opportunity to lead a talented team and collaborate closely with dynamic sales and marketing colleagues.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire a talented team to achieve excellence.
• Drive profitable growth by supporting the annual sales plan and commercial effectiveness initiatives.
• Own the Category Management process, from strategy to execution.
• Lead commercially our business based on CM principles while implementing our brand strategies to our key customers.
• Drive clearer mid-term channel and category strategies and ensure close and fast follow-up with the broader sales team.
• Have a deep understanding of our key customers and how to lead them based on category management insides.
• Transfer winning brand strategies to winning commercial category & channel strategies.
• Deliver actionable insights through regular category analysis—sales trends, market share, pricing, promotions, and more.
• Collaborate with Marketing to develop and execute winning commercial plans for all brand strategies.

Experience you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role, ideally within the FMCG sector.
• In depth knowledge of the DACH trade environment within FMCG.
• Experience working in a multinational, matrixed organization.
• Strong analytical skills and keen attention to detail with deep CM knowledge
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Proficiency in Nielsen data analysis.

Behaviors you’ll need:

• A self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels.

Job Requirements:

• Full-time job
• Permanent role

What we offer:

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer an autonomous work culture, excellent development and advancement opportunities, and a highly collaborative team environment with the chance to make a real difference.

This role is not eligible for relocation.

Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Come join us and make an impact through iconic global brands.

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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.