Manager, Brand Marketing Innovation - Air Care

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 Brand Manager, International Consumer Brands, Air Care – Expand Innovation is responsible for leading consumer-centric ideation, strategy, and product development for Glade. The brand manager is a curious, collaborative, and resilient team player with a drive towards results over processes. While the role is based in Racine, this individual must partner with commercial teams in Latin America, AMET, Europe and Asia.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The core responsibility for this role will be to lead the ideation, strategy, and development of new products that win consumers and grow the Glade brand. This role must deliver the following
• Lead a Major Innovation Platform: Own the end-to-end development and delivery of at least one major global innovation platform for Glade, aligned with the brand’s 2030 strategy and long-term growth ambitions.
• Partner with local teams to ensure the effective commercialization of the innovation platform, including sourcing and procurement strategies, pricing recommendations, market prioritization (lead vs. follow), and a multi-year cadence of innovation and news.
• Drive New Platform Ideation: Identify and develop new innovation territories through consumer-centric ideation, strategic planning, and cross-regional stakeholder alignment.
• Regional Innovation Pipeline Ownership: Partner with at least one key region to shape and lead their future innovation pipeline through 2030 and beyond, ensuring alignment with global brand strategy and local market needs.
• Capability Building: Champion the expansion and adoption of innovation capabilities and mindsets across global Glade teams in Racine and the markets, fostering a culture of creativity, agility, and consumer obsession.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead global, cross-functional teams to bring innovation to life, ensuring seamless execution from concept to shelf.
• Market Analysis: Gain learnings of international markets via consumer research and industry reports to help inform strategic roadmaps and innovation opportunities.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree and minimum 7+ years of relevant experience, or minimum 5+ years of experience and advanced degree preferred
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US
• MBA ideal, bachelor’s degree minimum requirement

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

Relentless focus on winning the consumer and driving brand growth through a “right to left” mindset – starting with possibilities and goals then working backward.

Global experience or exposure is ideal but not required

Excellent ability to work with cross-functional teams through influence, encouragement, listening, celebrating and trusting them, as well as unleashing them to utilize their strengths to drive key deliverables

Passion for ideas, strategy, and innovation

Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguous situations, challenge conventional wisdom, approach work with confidence and curiosity, and prioritize goals over process

Sees the status quo and often thinks “we can do better,” and finds a way to get it done

Self-starter with strong willingness to figure out something they don’t understand, simplify complex situations, and remove barriers by challenging assumptions and recommending alternative courses of action

Passionate and opinionated – has a well-formed point of view on everything from the best candy bar to the next disruptive technology in home fragrance

Insatiable curiosity for brands, innovation, fragrance, and trends, evidenced by frequent consumption and incorporation of external inspiration into work engagements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Position is Full-Time, usually regular business hours, Monday-Friday 
• Must be flexible for calls/meetings across global time zones
• Office work environment: Remote work available once a week for eligible employees
• This role 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 p