Brand Manager - Pest Control

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.

• Brand Manager – Pest Control
• Midrand, Gauteng

Role Overview

To drive the profitably growth of the key product portfolio by leading best-in-class marketing execution activities to build brand equity and ensuring continued local consumer satisfaction, for the Africa Cluster. The position reports directly to the Manager, Marketing Commercialization

Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with Platform (Global Office) on globally agreed brand strategies
• Leveraging new products and communication assets from Platform
• Creation of local country growth plans and execution of those plans in collaboration with the Global Agency hubs and Sales team
• Controls and manages brand budgets
• Monitor and analyses competitive activity
• Manages the commercialization of new product introductions as an integral member of the Africa Cluster Project Team
• Extensive cross collaboration within the Matrix organisation to leverage and share best practise across the SCJ world
• Category P&L management to drive profitable growth
• Drive penetration and increase consumption to grow share across key markets within the cluster

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• B. Comm. Honours Marketing/ Business Management
• Min. 8 years Marketing experience in an FMCG environment (preferably with a Multi-national company)
• Experience in working within Sub-Sahara Africa would be advantageous
• Proficient in the use of the Nielsen Answers system and the use of any other retail syndicated data (e.g. Dunhumby, Insights etc.)
• Financial acumen: clear understanding of the workings of a P&L and the key drivers that need to be tracked and improved on to achieve healthy profitable growth in the category
• Cross Organisational project management experience
• SAP : Creating and managing marketing budgets with PO/ Trackers
• Sales/Customer Marketing/ B2B or hospitality channel experience would be advantageous
• Exposure to highly regulated categories and their workings would be advantageous

Skills & Behaviours you’ll need:

• Ability to translate business strategy into in-market executions that resonate with local consumers
• Ability to partner with and lead the company’s agencies to adapt Global toolkits and integrated multi-channel communication assets and turn them into locally relevant executions that builds brand equity and connects with the target consumer
• The ability to enrich the understanding of consumer/shopper motivations, beliefs and behaviours in order to develop marketing plans that build brand and commercial equity
• Have sound business analytics to define root cause from data (market and P&L), translate into insights and convert that knowledge into timely and actionable decisions and plans
• Analyse brand financials to identify risks and/or opportunities toward growth targets and lead the development of plans to mitigate or capitalize on such risks or opportunities
• Ability to manage budgets and proactively recommend ways to utilize resource more efficiently and effectively
• Strong project management skills and the ability to navigate through a matrix resource structure
• High EQ in terms of cross functional collaboration and leading teams through times of uncertainty and ambiguity
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver against multiple deadlines
• Must demonstrate the willingness and ability to “roll up ones’ sleeves” to get the job done
• Must demonstrate resilience when facing challenges and adversity and have the ability to self-motivate and show continued enthusiasm and drive especially during these times

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.