Marketing Category Manager, Home Cleaning

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Category Manager is responsible for overseeing all marketing activities for a specific category within the Southern Cluster (Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Chile). This role involves collaborating with the Global Team to develop strategic brand paths, designing local Marketing Plans (4Ps), and executing commercialization plans to achieve category objectives (portfolio management, volume, N$, profit, market share share).

This role offers the opportunity to support the company's growth plan and drive innovation by leading the development and implementation of marketing plans, overseeing new product development, and ensuring effective advertising campaigns. The Category Manager will play a crucial role in aligning marketing activities with the overall corporate objectives and contributing to the success of the Southern Cluster.

The Category Manager will lead, direct, supervise, and develop a team of marketing professionals. This role reports to the Head of Marketing for the Southern Cluster

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Formulate and implement both long-term and short-term marketing strategies for the category, focusing on core segments.
• Develop and implement the 4Ps (Product, Price, Place, Promotion) for the brands within the category. Collaborate with marketing teams to plan and execute promotional activities. Monitor competitor activities and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Design and lead the media strategy and develop and implement communication plans for the category.
• Translate market understanding and consumer behaviors into actionable strategies.
• Lead the commercialization process for new product development and manage innovation within the category. Oversee category business reviews, brand growth plans, and global innovation planning, including new product launches. Provide local execution inputs to Global Brand Marketing teams.
• Take full responsibility for the Profit & Loss (P&L) of the assigned category and deliver profit, market share, margin, and revenue targets.
• Participate and lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) for the category.
• Prepare and manage the budget for the category.
• Lead, coach, and mentor the category team, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and provide local execution inputs to Global Brand Marketing teams.
• Work closely with local functional Management Committee members, Customer Marketing, and Sales teams to ensure excellent execution in the country.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business and/or Marketing.
• Minimum 7-10 years of Marketing experience.
• Category Management in Consumer Goods companies.
• International experience in a global/matrix organization.
• Fluent in conversational and written English.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Fulfill Leadership proficiency.
• Functional Technical Skills as defined by SCJ for Marketing Manager:  
  • Brand Equity & Portfolio Strategy
  • Creative Planning
  • Digital Marketing & Ecommerce
  • Data Insights, Analysis, & Usage
  • Marketing & Product Innovation
  • Commercial Planning & Execution

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Full-Time
• Once-weekly remote work for eligible employees.
• Contract for an Undetermined Time contract
• This role is eligible for relocation
• Travel will up to 20% of work time within country.

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 arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.

ABOUT US

SC Johnson (SCJ) is a family company working for a better world. It's this essence that drives all its activities around the world for 135 years. Throughout its history, it has established itself as one of the leading global manufacturers of household brands, offering high-quality products in hygiene, cleaning, home storage, air fresheners, pest control, among others. In Brazil, its portfolio includes recognized brands such as Pato®, Mr. Músculo®, Lysoform®, Glade®, Raid®, OFF!®, Baygon®, and Ziploc®.

Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.