Associate Manager, Innovation Brand Management

Lifestyle Brands (the LSB) is a growing house of like-minded brands under the SC Johnson umbrella including Method®, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day®, Babyganics® and Ecover®. Headquartered in San Francisco with additional operations in Chicago and throughout Europe, the LSB is home to 650 employees. Together we act as a force for bold, transformative growth with a focus on delivering positive impact for people and the planet. If you’re into pioneering the future and doing good while doing business, come join us.

The LSB is part of SC Johnson, a family-owned company and leading manufacturer of household cleaning, home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care products, as well as professional products. Originally founded in 1886 and headquartered in Wisconsin, U.S.A., SC Johnson and the Lifestyle Brands division are at work for a better world.

The Company's Total Rewards package is at or above industry levels. The expected base salary range for this position is between 110,112.00 USD - 144,522.00 USD. Job related skills, experience, education, and location will be considered in setting actual starting base salary. In addition to your base salary and depending on job level, eligibility, and performance, a total package may include profit sharing, a short-term incentive and/or long-term incentives. As a family company, benefits are a key piece of our Total Rewards package as well and we’re proud to provide a comprehensive, competitive, and differentiated benefits program that our people and their families value.

The Innovation Associate Manager will:

• Identify new product opportunities: partner with the innovation director to identify and size innovation opportunities in terms of product positioning, offering and adjacency categories within the existing portfolio.

• Lead new product development from idea to shelf: support the innovation director to develop the concept, positioning, portfolio differentiation, claims direction, name and pricing of new products. Conduct market research as needed and data analysis to identify insights, needs and opportunities.

• Execute successful product launches: Collaborate with a dynamic cross-functional team across creative, design, consumer insights and R&D to develop amazing products and ideas. Partner with the Commercial Brand Development team to bring these launches to life in North America and Europe.

• Design for an omnichannel world: Drive innovation roadmaps that succeed across both traditional and emerging retail landscapes.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in marketing/brand management with at least 2+ years of experience in Innovation within the Consumer Packaged Good (CPG) space

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Strong initiative and demonstrated leadership across functions and levels

• Ability to keep track and evaluate trends, and translate into actionable recommendations

• Have an entrepreneurial mindset and are passionate about making an impact

• A fast-paced multi-tasking expert with strong cross-functional project management capabilities.

• Track record as an outstanding problem-solver and strategic thinker

• Outstanding communication skills -- oral and written.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Domestic relocation is available for this opportunity

• Position is Full-Time, regular business hours, Monday-Friday 

• Office work environment: San Francisco, CA office, remote work available once a week

• Travel up to 10%

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe that being a team of diverse people with different ideas, views and cultures will help us and our business thrive. We are committed to ensuring everyone who works at the LSB feels that they have a real sense of belonging and that they can show up as who they are, be valued, listened to and supported to do their best possible work.

Sure, there’s always more that can be done. But together with our team, partners, customers and community, we can make everyone welcome.

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

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