Director, Sales Planning & Operations

Lifestyle Brands (the LSB) is a growing house of like-minded brands under the SC Johnson umbrella including Method Mrs. Meyers Clean DayBabyganics andEcover. Headquartered in San Francisco with additional operations in Chicago and throughout Europe the LSB is home to 650 employees. Together we act as a force for bold transformative growth with a focus on delivering positive impact for people and the planet. If youre into pioneering the future and doing good while doing business come join us.

The LSB is part of SC Johnson a family-owned company and leading manufacturer of household cleaning home storage air care pest control and shoe care products as well as professional products. Originally founded in 1886 and headquartered in Wisconsin U.S.A. SC Johnson and the Lifestyle Brands division are at work for a better world.

This role is based in vibrant San Francisco; the Customer Operations Director is a vital leader within the Commercial Organization. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Customer Excellence & Execution this role is all about mastering trade spending and commercial planning magic. Supported by a talented team focused on Promotional investments Planning Sales Technology Operations and Strategic Commercial Events youll join forces with other Sales Directors and Senior Finance Marketing and Supply leaders for some serious cross-functional teamwork.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead all aspects of trade and promotional spending including system administration and optimization of expenditures. Maximize spending ROI tracking and planning efficiencies.
• Work closely with Sales Account teams across the USA and Canada as well as Supply and Demand Planning teams in San Francisco to establish accurate monthly sales forecasts in the most efficient way.
• Lead the development and execution of the corporate annual commercial planning process guiding the organization through critical phases to support strategic objectives.
• Take charge of budgeting and executing key National Sales events such as Sales Summits and Natural Products Expo West.
• Direct the management and enhancement of internal communication tools including websites applications and templates to facilitate effective communication across the organization.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOULL BRING

• 10 years of experience in Sales and/or Sales Planning and/or Sales Technology preferably at a Consumer Products company.
• Strong Trade Spending Management experience (Deals Terms Promotional Spending Tracking tools etc.) ideally managing it at a headquarter level.
• Bachelors Degree.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Fast paced entrepreneurial thinker multi-tasked with cross functional strong leadership capabilities.
• Outstanding attention to detail computer and analytical skills (Excel Power BI Tableua Syndicated tools )
• High energy individual passionate about influencing others.
• Being a team player thats comfortable with ambiguity and deadline pressures.
• Passion for process improvements.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Great office work environment: Remote work available once a week.
• This role is not eligible for relocation.
• Domestic Travel 2-4 times a year.

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe that being a team of diverse people with different ideas views and cultures will help us and our business thrive. We are committed to ensuring everyone who works at the LSB feels that they have a real sense of belonging and that they can show up as who they are be valued listened to and supported to do their best possible work.

Sure theres always more that can be done. But together with our team partners customers and community we can make everyone welcome.

Better Together

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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