Manager, Portfolio Innovation & Segment

Joining the team at SC Johnson Professional makes you part of a family company with a deep history in the professional market as a leading manufacturer of skincare cleaning and hygiene products and smart technologies. We provide solutions to Healthcare Clean Industrial Industrial Office & Institutional Hospitality & Travel and Retail & Entertainment markets.

SC Johnson Professional is a business unit within SC Johnson a family-owned and led company and leading manufacturer of quality trusted products since 1886.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join SC Johnson Professionals high-impact marketing team and help drive growth across a diverse portfolio of category-leading brands and solutions including Skin Care Industrial Floor & Surface Care and trusted brands such as Raid Glade OFF! Windex and Ziploc in the away-from-home marketplace.

Reporting directly to the North America Senior Marketing Director the Portfolio Innovation & Segment Manager North America will play a critical role in shaping segment strategy and accelerating growth for SC Johnson Professional brands across the region. This role drives where-to-play and how-to-win decisions leads the innovation pipeline and develops the strategic direction value propositions and activation frameworks that enable successful market execution. As a key growth leader this individual will partner cross-functionally to advance new product development strengthen commercial capabilities and create end-user demand delivering sustainable business growth across North America.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development and delivery of the strategy and growth plan for an assigned segment ensuring clear innovation priorities in line with widerNorth Americanobjectives.

• Build a strong understanding of end-user needs market trends competitoractivityand commercial performance toidentifygrowth opportunities and where-to-play/how-to-win choices.

• Lead the end-to-end innovation process for the assigned segment working closely with RD&E toidentify prioritizedevelopand deliver NPD and EPD projects through the stage-gate process in line with business goals.

• Develop segment-specific value propositions messaging and claims for innovation and portfolio priorities in partnership with RD&E RegulatoryLegaland commercial teams.

• Own the product portfolio for the assigned segment including portfolio priorities lifecycle recommendations mix optimization and support for margin improvement.

• Translate segment strategy into strategic campaign briefs messaging frameworks and marketing materials.

• Support segment training and capability building across salesmarketingandcustomerteams to drive understanding and consistent closely with local and regional stakeholders to align segment priorities with commercial needs and market opportunities.

• Monitor segment performance track keyinitiativesand recommend actions to improve growth portfolioperformanceand market impact.

• Working cross functionally throughout the organization

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOULL BRING

• Bachelors degree in Marketing Business or related field

• 7 years of product marketing experience including 2 years experience with innovation new product development or portfolio strategy initiatives with a proven track record of translating customer insights into compelling value propositions successful product launches and business growth.

• 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 years people leadership experience

• Strong technical aptitude: Microsoft Office Teams Sharepoint

• Experience leading innovation and end-to-end New and Existing Product Development (NPD/EPD) processes within a multi-country or regional environment.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to convert data and insight into clear innovationportfolioand growth recommendations.

• Strong communicationand stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across functions and geographies.

• Good organizational discipline with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Understanding ofcustomer journeys campaign developmentprinciplesand digital performance metrics.

JOB REQUIREMENT

• Full-time position regular business hours Monday-Friday

• This role is located at the SC Johnson Professional Corporate Office in Charlotte NC

• Remote work available once a week after 90-day onboarding period

• Domestic relocation is not available for this role

• Travel up to 10%

Other duties responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice as assigned by the Manager. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the position remains at-will.

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