Associate Manager - Customer Marketing

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.

• Associate Manager, Customer Marketing
• Cairo, Egypt

Role Overview

Reporting into the Customer Marketing Manager for MENAPT Cluster, you will play an important role in developing the Customer Marketing strategy for the assigned categories for Egypt market. You will be in close collaboration with Marketing, Sales and Supply Chain Teams. You will do deep analyses of the market, customers and shopper dynamics, will come up with insights to be converted into action plans across the channels.

Responsibilities:

• Lead development of Category Development Strategy to achieve defined business objectives for category in charge by designing in-store strategy covering multiple pillars, i.e. BTL communication and in-store materials, price architecture, category assortment, planogram and consumer promotions
• Lead market execution of new launches, define quarterly cycle priorities and cascade the plans on channel basis to the field team through meetings and quarterly distributor meetings
• Lead cross-functional relations with key stakeholders, Marketing, Sales and Supply Chain Teams
• Manage the budget in charge while overviewing Trade Money initiatives
• Responsible for management of shopper/channel initiatives and investments for the category
• Utilize multiple data resources for better understanding of market trends, competition, channels as well as shopper insights driving a high-quality channel/trade plan
• Utilize Nielsen reports on a monthly basis to understand the market on region basis as well as define opportunities for market share and distribution across
• Support Sales Team in the development of Joint Business Plans with major customers and distributors securing an alignment on activations
• Work on defined processes to develop promotional packs, performance trackers for sales, shares, distribution and initiative ROI
• Takes an active role in S&OP process ensuring the connection between marketing plans and market execution and sales

Experience you will bring:

• Graduate degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing or similar
• Commercial FMCG background with solid practical experience
• At least 5+ years and plus of experience with preferably 2 years in customer/trade marketing
• Strong command of English (written and verbal)
• Understanding and knowledge of the Egypt retail environment and FMCG dynamics
• Strong use of MS Office
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Strong communication and team working skills
• Strategic mind set, understands the strategic & tactical nature of the business
• Analytical skills  

Skills & Behaviours you’ll need:

• Understanding of Nielsen syndicated data
• Multi-function and multi-tasking abilities
• Clear understanding of the different RTM principles/strategies for channels
• Team building skills
• Self-starter, acting with integrity

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary and great working environment

About us:

SC Johnson is a fifth-generation family company built on a spirit of adventure and winning the right way. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building top brands such as Raid®, Glade®, Kiwi®, OFF!®, Windex®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country. Through these household names, we are making a positive difference to the world around us. But we only succeed with the combined vitality and strength of our 13,000 people who we truly value and support in their pursuit of individual and shared goals.

This position is not available for relocation assistance and candidate must be eligible to work in the country of application

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.