Associate Manager, Sales Account Management

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

If you're passionate about growing iconic consumer brands, building strategic retail partnerships, and turning insights into results, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact. As the Associate Manager, Sales Account Management – Walmart Air Care, you'll play a key role in driving profitable growth for one of SC Johnson's most important retail customers while helping shape the future of the Air Care category.

In this highly visible role, you'll own the development and execution of short- and long-term business strategies that deliver value for both Walmart and SC Johnson. By leveraging customer insights, sales analytics, category trends, and market opportunities, you'll identify growth opportunities and develop winning solutions that strengthen our partnership and accelerate business performance.

Success in this role comes from collaboration and influence. You'll work closely with cross-functional partners across Brand Marketing, Category Management, Shopper Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Customer Logistics to develop and execute customer-centric strategies that drive results. You'll also build trusted relationships with Walmart, balancing customer needs with SC Johnson's business objectives to deliver sustainable, profitable growth.

This role is ideal for a strategic, results-oriented sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced CPG environment, enjoys solving complex business challenges, and is energized by influencing decisions, leading cross-functional initiatives, and delivering measurable business impact.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

BUILD STRONG RELATIONSHIPS

• Develop a deep understanding of customers’ businesses and objectives

• Develop approaches that align with customer strategies and position the business to capitalize on emerging consumer and market trends

• Work to penetrate accounts in the buying, retail, and operational functions by developing relationships across multiple levels of the organization

• Effectively influence within SCJ and at the customer

DEVELOP STRATEGY AND DIRECTION FOR THE BUSINESS

• Stay abreast of industry trends to identify the long-term, future needs and opportunities for the business

• Identify new business opportunities that have significant revenue and profit potential

• Integrate and balance big picture concerns with day-to-day activities

• Create strategies to balance short-term requirements with long range business plans

• Pursue initiatives to capitalize on strengths and market opportunities and to counter competitive threats

DEMONSTRATE COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, AND ADAPTABILITY

• Convey a strong sense of urgency and drive to closure

• Take immediate and independent action to resolve issues or problems when they arise

• Take decisive action in high-stakes situations, crises, or conditions of uncertainty

• Demonstrate flexibility and resiliency in response to constraints and adversity

• Adapt appropriately to competing demands and shifting priorities

CREATE EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS

• Generate innovative ideas, solutions, and opportunities after analysis of critical information that has been integrated from a variety of sources

• Synthesize information and translate data into useful plans that add strategic value

• Critically and logically evaluate the costs, risks, and benefits of alternatives before making decisions and choosing solutions

• Make timely decisions, balancing analysis with decisiveness

FINANCIAL ACUMEN

• Evaluate proposed investments against their projected trade-offs and benefits for SC Johnson and the customer, before making recommendations and executing actions

• Understand the customers’ business models and the key drivers that impact the customers’ P&L, from the customers’ and SC Johnson’s perspective

• Accurately forecast major sources of cost, revenue, and risk

• Identify ways to manage risks when making financial decisions

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant business experience or advanced degree with 3+ years of relevant business experience

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Previous Account Management experience

• Demonstrated experience building customer relationships

• Demonstrated proficiency in forecast and planning tools

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Travel up to 10%

• Full-time onsite role in Rogers, AR

• Remote work is available once per week for eligible employees after 90-day onboarding period

• The individual assuming this position may need to relocate for future opportunities

• This role is not 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 Know Your Rights poster for more information.