Associate Manager, Category Leadership - Drug Channel

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

Are you passionate about turning shopper behavior into strategic action
Join us as anAssociate Manager Category Leadership Drug where youll be the driving force behind data-informed decisions that shape category growth and customer this role youll harness the power of shopper insights and marketplace dynamicsacross pricing assortment shelving and promotionto uncover opportunities and influence retail strategies. As the go-to expert for category performance at the customer level youll collaborate closely with internal teams (Sales Brand Customer Marketing) and external partners to translate insights into impactful real-world results.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and plan category leadership solutions that deliver profitable sales growth for the Drug Channel. These solutions should include shopper and category insights across products/ assortment (everyday/ new products/ promoted/ seasonal) placement and everyday shelving and merchandising pricing (everyday seasonal and promotional) promotions and seasonal merchandising

• Leverage SCJ Category Leadership toolbox such as IRI/Circana Loyalty data Customer POS Numerator insights and One Pulse among other internal/external tools.

• Where appropriate manage and deliver against the responsibilities of the Category Captaincy/Advisory process in partnership with the customer

• Influence the customer by identifying specific opportunities assist with any research and lead projects to deliver category leadership solutions benefiting both customer and category

• Influence Annual Account Business Planning at the customer through full partnering with sales team by providing actionable category insights and solutions that support category leadership objectives for customer company and category

• Identify specific research opportunities (shopper consumer etc.) to bring new learning to category leadership solutions

• Execute all agreed to category leadership solutions with the customer to include success measures and detailed follow through

• Evaluate/ monitor all customer category leadership solutions turn analysis into recommended action and continually improve to be more effective and efficient for category and customer

• Leverage insights and resources through the utilization of a broad range of data sources market research findings tools analyses and technology to continually bring new shopper ideas to customer and company; incorporate in all category solutions for assigned major customer(s)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOULL BRING

• Bachelors degree and 5 years of relevant work experience or advanced degree and 3 years of relevant work experience

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

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• 1 year of business analytics experience

• Experience working with syndicated data software Nielsen and JDA and advanced analytics around promotional / non-promotional and pricing strategy

• Mobility preferred for career growth

• Background in CPG and/or retail

• Experience working with syndicated data software IRI/Circana/Nielsen and JDA and advanced analytics around promotional / non-promotional and pricing strategy

• Microsoft Office programs specifically Excel and PowerPoint

• Experience in Category Management or Sales strongly suggested

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Full-time field-based position home-office role

• 10% Travel

• This role is not eligible for relocation assistance

• Field Role 90 mins from Racine WI and near a major airport

BENEFITS AND PERKS

SC Johnsons total compensation packages are at or above industry 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 were 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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At SC Johnson we strive to create a positive inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

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