Junior Brand Manager

 (Internal title - Associate Customer Marketing)

•            Location:  Frimley, Surrey

•            Function:  Marketing

Overview

This role is responsible for working with the Customer Marketing Manager, Sales team and other stakeholders to ensure best-in-class execution of the Customer Marketing programs, to meet business objectives in terms of sales, profit and share.  Key to this will be working with the local sales team to identify customer priorities and insights as partnering with customers.

Responsibilities

• Cooperate with the Manager in ensuring Trade Bundles, Base and New Products news developed by the Platform
• Supports the local sales team in presenting launch plans and preparing the annual business plans for key strategic partners
• Assistance the Sales Team with the execution of pricing plans
• Presents to all major customers in Brand Days at least two cycles per year
• Participates in the E-Com strategy for the Brand
• Executes Special Pack plans consistent with agreed guidelines and principles
• Works with category management and sales to ensure all distribution and display initiatives are timely and properly executed for the defined category.
• Ensure excellence in sales execution at POS
• Supports the Associate Manager, Customer Marketing in the development of the promotional guidelines, equity deployment and monitoring.
• Develop, execute and monitor promotions (pre and post) in collaboration with Sales and Finance.
• For the defined category tracks distribution performance, competitive activities and inventory (with PS) management.

Experience you’ll bring:

• Degree level education or equivalent and post grad experience in marketing ideally in an FMCG business
• You will have completed a Graduate scheme/role in Marketing or Category having worked with the UK retail market at FMCG level
• Fluent in English, both written and oral
• Proficient Microsoft Office, experience in Nielsen data is an advantage
• Willingness to travel within the UK and to the Regional HQ in Switzerland
• Valid driving license, with ability to drive to customer meetings and do regular store checks
• Mobility to work internationally. At least Switzerland.

Behaviors you’ll need:

• Ability to manage results with a high degree of initiative and speed
• Self-starter and Acts with integrity and speed
• Organizational and planning skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Excellent Presentation Skills
• Strong strategic thinking and drive
• Solid analytical skills with experience using market data (e.g. AC Nielsen)
• Strong communicator and team player, able to build relationships at all levels and across functions in an ambiguous environment

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible starting and finishing times + 4.5 day working week
• Profit Share, Pension, Life cover & Health Insurance
• Free onsite Gym + free classes
• Shuttle bus service from local train stations, EV charging points + Cycle to work Scheme

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.

You need to be eligible to work in the country of application.

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.

GO FURTHER WITH OUR FAMILY™

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.