Associate Brand Manager, Innovation - NA, Pest Control

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.

The Associate Brand Manager – Innovation will be part of building both what we bring to market and how we do it to be game changers for SCJ and the Pest Control category as a whole.  The associate brand manager is part of an agile and empowered team responsible for identifying and prioritizing consumer-driven innovation opportunities and accelerating the launch of products through collaboration with the cross-functional team.  The ideal candidate is a curious, collaborative, and resilient team player with the drive to challenge the status quo; he/she brings a bias for action to deliver the BU’s objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• In accordance with the innovation strategy, identify and prioritize innovation opportunities in North America Pest Control across our Raid®, OFF!® and Stem® brands by deeply understanding macro trends, consumer tensions, market opportunity, and competitive strategy.
• Drive the scoping, ideation and development of product innovation projects, working in collaboration with Design, RD&E, Product Supply, and other cross-functional partners to pioneer new agile innovation methodologies to bring consumer-driven innovation to market faster.
• Collaborate with Design, CIBA and RD&E to create best-in-class product experiences (packaging graphics and product) aligned to Brand portfolio strategies and target consumer opportunity areas.
• Maintain high external curiosity to understand emerging disruptive technologies and closely track competition to ensure SCJ is leading vs. following in strategic category segments.
• Assist in the selling process to enroll customers in SCJ’s long-term vision for Pest Control category growth and market opportunity for new products. 

Required Skills / Experience / Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience or a master's degree and 3+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Skills / Experience / Competencies:

• Advanced Degree.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguous situations, challenge conventional wisdom, approach work with confidence and curiosity, and prioritize action over precision.
• Excellent ability to work with cross-functional teams – to influence them, push them, encourage them, listen to them, celebrate them, trust them, and unleash them to do what they do best. Teams typically include RD&E, CIBA (Consumer Insights & Business Analytics), Design, Legal, GSARA (Regulatory), Product Supply and Finance.
• Passionate and opinionated – has a well-formed point of view on everything from the best candy bar to the next disruptive technology in pest control.
• Insatiable curiosity for trends, evidenced by frequent consumption and incorporation of external inspiration into work product.
• Loves to tinker – with processes, products, and language – because he/she enjoy it and it helps produce continuous improvement.
• Acknowledges tradeoffs, takes calculated risks, and owns outcomes. Celebrates action and results (including failures!) more than meetings and PowerPoints.
• Strong willingness to figure out something he/she doesn’t understand, simplify complex situations, and remove barriers by challenging assumptions and recommending alternative courses of action.
• Proven project leadership capability.

Job Requirements:

• Remote work is available once a week for eligible employees.
• Full Time

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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