Associate Brand Manager, Home Cleaning Innovation

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Associate Brand Manager, Home Cleaning Innovation will focus on the Lysoform & Familyguard brands, working with a cross functional team to create and deliver the global innovation pipeline & portfolio strategy across a key portfolio in our business.  They will identify opportunities through a deep consumer understanding & will prioritize development through their commercial & brand strategy foundations.  This role will lead cross functional teams to deliver solutions by leveraging innovation platforms to create scalable & ownable product stories, driving impact in prioritized markets, and delivering the business against our strategic segmentation principles.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable for International Home Cleaning innovation pipeline development & projects to deliver against the following brands: Lysoform & Familyguard

• Translating unmet consumer needs into winning concepts that meet category & customer needs , delivering advantage for our products and brands (with consumers, customers & vs. competition)

• Scope, lead & deliver new product innovation to fuel the commercial business

• Deliver 5-year product and marketing innovation pipelines to address consumer needs and enhance our brand equity by immersing in problems to solve and the brand foundation

• Partner with markets/clusters in the IGP planning against local problems to solve by building and aligning global solutions with local markets and senior regional leadership

• Understand consumer and shopper insights that drive segment priorities. Analyze, distill and make conclusions/recommendations to support business initiatives and priorities.

• Advance SCJ’s sustainability initiatives through all product segments to meet dynamic stretch targets

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree and minimum 5+ years of relevant experience, or minimum 3+ years of experience and advanced degree preferred

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Ability to execute highly complex or specialized projects; adapts precedent and makes significant departures from traditional approaches to develop solutions

• Experience with, and passion for, portfolio and product innovation. Distilling consumer insights into meaningful & differentiated product offerings

• Proven project leadership capability with excellent ability to work with cross-functional teams is a critical success driver

• Ability to remove barriers by focusing on priorities, making timely decisions, and maximizing empowerment

• High sense of urgency to deliver winning results individually and through others

• Approach situations and processes with curiosity and open‐mindedness while applying new learnings

• Global experience/exposure is ideal, but not required

• Prior FMCG/CPG experience preferred

JOB REQUIREMENTS

•  Full-time

•  Travel may be required

• Remote work is available once a week for eligible employees

• This position is eligible for domestic relocation

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

SC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we’re committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.

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.

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law poster for more information.