Associate Manager, Marketing Brand Management - 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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Associate Manager, Innovation - Pest Control is responsible for developing and managing an innovation pipeline aligned with North America Pest Control 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 and drive new product innovations. The Associate Manager, Innovation - Pest Control will 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. Passionate and curious, you will hold strong opinions and continuously seek inspiration from consumer, brand, advertising, technology and start-up trends. With a focus on continuous improvement, it will be your role to refine processes, products, and language. You will acknowledge trade-offs, take calculated risks, and own outcomes, celebrating both successes and failures. Strong problem-solving skills are essential, simplifying complex situations, removing barriers, and recommending alternative actions. Ideally, the candidate has product innovation or marketing commercialization experience in CPG.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with brand teams to develop winning consumer-led brand strategies.
• Accountable for developing and managing an innovation pipeline that aligns with brand strategy and growth targets.
• Translate unmet consumer needs into winning product concepts that satisfy category and customer requirements.
• Scope, lead, and deliver new product innovations to drive commercial business growth via cross-functional leadership.
• Develop five-year product and marketing innovation pipeline that address consumer needs and enhances brand equity by focusing on key problems and aligning with the brand's North Star.
• 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 related field with 5+ years of relevant work experience or advanced degree in marketing, business administration or related field with 3+ years of relevant work experience and an advanced degree.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship for full-time employment.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• 3-5 years of marketing experience in developing consumer products.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Experience with and passion for portfolio and product innovation, including the ability to distill consumer insights into meaningful and differentiated product offerings.
• Demonstrated ability to execute highly complex or specialized projects with an excellent ability to work with cross-functional teams, critical for driving success.
• Ability to remove barriers by focusing on priorities, making timely decisions, and maximizing empowerment.
• High sense of urgency to deliver winning results individually and through others.
• Approach situations and processes with curiosity and open-mindedness, applying new learning.
• Prior experience in FMCG/CPG is preferred.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Full-time onsite position at Sam’s Campus, Mt. Pleasant, WI.
• Remote work is available once per week for eligible employees.
• This role is eligible for domestic relocation.
• Some travel may be required.

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 arrangeme