Associate Manager, Category & Shopper Leadership

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, Category & Shopper Leadership is a highly visible, analytics‑driven role where insights turn into action and influence real growth. This position sits at the intersection of shopper behavior, category strategy, and customer execution—shaping how brands show up on the shelf and connect with shoppers. Leveraging deep shopper and category insights, you’ll identify growth opportunities across assortment, pricing, shelving, promotion, and merchandising, serving as a trusted category advisor across multiple businesses. Partnering closely with both internal teams—including Sales, Brand, Customer Marketing, and Insights—and external customers and merchandising partners, you’ll help translate data into compelling, actionable strategies that drive value for customers, categories, and the company.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and plan category leadership initiatives that deliver profitable sales growth for the Customer and SCJ. 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

• Influence the Customer and SCJ by identifying specific opportunities, assist with any research and lead project to deliver category and shopper leadership solutions

• Leads the Customer category review process through full partnership with the Customer advisor team, by providing actionable category and shopper insights that support category leadership objectives for retailer

• Execute agreed category leadership initiatives with the Customer to include success measures and detailed follow through

• Evaluate/ monitor all customer category leadership initiatives, turning analyses into actions, continually improving effectiveness and efficiencies with the 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 thought leadership to all internal and external customers

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant business experience OR advanced degree and 3+ years of relevant business experience

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Experience in Category Management or Sales strongly suggested

• 1 year of business analytics experience

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

• Mobility preferred for career growth

• Background in CPG and/or retail

• Microsoft Office programs specifically Excel and PowerPoint

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• This role is eligible for domestic relocation

• Full time field / home-based role, Tennessee field

• 10% travel

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. 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.

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.

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

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO Know Your Rights poster for more information.