Senior Associate, Category and Trade Solutions

WELCOME TO SC JOHNSON

SC Johnson is a family business, leader in the consumer goods sector in cleaning products, and with strong brands such as Glade®, Duck®, Pliz®, Raid®, Autan®, Baygon®, and Pyrel ®. The company is present in more than 70 countries and its brands are sold throughout the world.

For 125 years, we have strived to provide our consumers with the best products while committing to contributing to their well-being and reducing our environmental footprint.

We are committed to providing our 13,000 employees with a stimulating and fulfilling working environment to achieve our ambitious objectives. We are also proud to regularly appear in the list of French companies where it is good to work and have been certified Great Place to Work 2023 and Best Workplace for Women 2023!

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Senior Associate – Category & Trade Solutions, will be responsible for category management programs definition and monitoring the execution of the field sales team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage Cat-Man programs and implementation.
• Act as Customer Advisory following company priorities.
• Completes periodic category analysis on assortment and recommends areas of improvement.
• Ensuring the in-store excellence execution, from assortment & position on shelf to promotion.
• Supports the Sales Team in the development and execution of business plans.
• Runs monthly updates of the Nielsen database to update customers externally and the Sales department internally.
• Manage planograms & merchandising activities.
• Budget management: control, execution and follow up with Finance team of the assigned budget.
• Management of internal data to detect opportunities and provide visibility at all organizational levels.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES:

• Degree level education or equivalent, emphasis on Sales & Marketing.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Experience in Category Management / Trade Marketing and or Field Sales.
• Working experience in a major FMCG company
• Strong communication and team worker, able to build relationships at all levels and both internal (different teams) and external (customers/partners) in an ambiguous environment.
• Strong analytical skills & ability to prioritize.
• Ability to drive for results with high degree of initiative, autonomy, and speed.
• Previous experience using market data/panels e.g. Nielsen.
• Proficiency in Excel (Mandatory).
• Spaceman management is a plus.

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™

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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.