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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 Manager, Marketing Innovation is responsible for developing and managing an innovation pipeline aligned with North America Consumer Brand’s expanding growth ambitions and translating unmet consumer needs into winning products. In this role, you will identify consumer needs and pockets of opportunity, develop a five-year product and marketing innovation plan, drive new product innovations and leverage eCommerce channels specifically to test & learn for product iterations.

This position will require you to confidently navigate uncertainty, challenge conventional wisdom, and prioritize action. You will effectively lead cross-functional teams, including RD&E, Consumer Insights and Business Analytics, Design, Legal, Regulatory, Product Supply, and Finance, by influencing, encouraging, and celebrating their efforts. You will be encouraged to hold strong opinions and continuously seek inspiration from consumer, brand, advertising, technology and start-up trends. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will refine processes, products, and language.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Innovation Pipeline Development: Accountable for developing and managing an innovation pipeline that aligns with GCB’s expanding ambitions

• Consumer-Centric Concept Development: Translate unmet consumer needs into winning product concepts that satisfy category and customer requirements

• New Product Innovation: Scope, lead, and deliver new product innovations to drive commercial business growth

• Long-Term Planning: Develop a five-year product and marketing innovation pipeline that addresses consumer needs and enhances SCJ’s brand equity by focusing on key problems and aligning with the brand's North Star

• Market Partnership: Collaborate with markets/clusters in IGP planning to address local problems by building and aligning solutions with local markets and senior regional leadership

• Consumer and Shopper Insights: Understand and leverage consumer and shopper insights to drive segment priorities. Analyze, distill, and make strategic recommendations to support business initiatives and priorities

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business Administration, or a related field and 7+ years of relevant work experience or advanced degree with 5+ years of relevant work experience

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Marketing Experience: 5-7 years of marketing experience in product marketing, brand management or entrepreneurial experience

• Product Innovation: Experience with and passion for product and business model innovation, including the ability to distill consumer insights into meaningful and differentiated consumer-preferred solutions

• Leadership: Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally, lead teams of diverse styles and drive to successful outcomes

• Product Innovation: Experience with and passion for portfolio and product innovation, including the ability to distill consumer insights into meaningful and differentiated product offerings.

• Barrier Removal: Ability to remove barriers by focusing on priorities, making timely decisions, and maximizing empowerment

• Sense of Urgency: High sense of urgency to deliver winning results individually and through others.

• Curiosity and Open-Mindedness: Approach situations and processes with curiosity and open-mindedness, applying new learnings

• Agility: Demonstrated ability to strategize, adapt precedent, and innovate beyond traditional approaches to develop solutions

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Full time onsite role at Sam's Campus, Mt. Pleasant, WI

• Some travel may be required.

• This role is eligible for domestic relocation.

• 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 40