Associate, Marketing Commercialization

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, Marketing Commercialization role is critical entry level business support function that helps ensure successful commercialization and activation across all SC Johnson’s iconic brands and programs for our customers.  This position reports to the Manager of Omni-Special Packs and is responsible for directly supporting Customer Marketing / Marketing, Sales, and Omni-Special Packs teams.  Special packs are core to the go-to market commercialization plans where the candidate must demonstrate a high level of organization, prioritization, creative thinking, and sense of urgency in addition to being extremely detail oriented.  In this role, you must possess the ability to work independently while remaining flexible under pressure to the changing priorities of the organization. You will need to collaborate with key members and levels of the Commercial and Supply Chain organizations as well as external special pack partners to achieve their given objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be the steward of the "sales product decks" ensuring the Commercial organization has clear, accurate, and timely visibility of current and upcoming products for our customers

• ​Includes item codes, specs, pricing, product beauty shots, etc.

• Ensure formal design briefs and project summaries are accurately submitted to ensure clear scope of work

• Deliver accurate and timely communication for Customer Marketing to the Commercial organization via proofing and posting Customer Marketing Memos

• Listing of new special packs to key project trackers for Customer Marketing to ensure code setup in SAP is kicked off on time and accurately

• Create Sales bills of materials for special packs and custom pallets

• Monitor and track project timelines as needed and directed

• Manage urgent customer focused ad hoc requests of the Commercial organization

• Sales Samples Facilitation

• Optimization of department procedures and processes

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• 4-year bachelor’s degree

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Business Major or equivalent

• 1 – 2 years of post-degree working experience

• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize

• Very good interpersonal skills to develop and maintain successful working relationships both internally and externally as well as at multiple levels within the organizations

• Attention to detail and accuracy with strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Demonstratable proficiency in Microsoft Office tools: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Working knowledge of PLM and ECC in SAP or the ability to quickly learn new technologies and tools

• Project management experience

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Full time, in-office position in West Loop, Chicago

• Remote work is available once per week for eligible employees

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. 

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