Associate Brand Manager

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.

We believe people do their best work when they're treated with respect, integrity and fairness by their company and their colleagues. SC Johnson is unlike any other business. We are a private, family-led organization where people come first, with programs like Profit Sharing since 1917, personalized career development plans, comprehensive and competitive compensation packages designed to support SCJ people’s lives and families, generous benefit programs that include elements such as health and dental coverage, student scholarships, on-site recreation and fitness centers, vacation purchase options, flexible hours and work arrangements, on-site practitioners, on-site subsidized cafeteria, fun events for employees and their families and much more.

We are passionate about our commitment to make the world better for our communities and future generations. Voluntarily removing CFCs from aerosols back in 1975, establishing the Greenlist process for better ingredients, and an ongoing commitment to donate at least $15 million in resources to combat Zika are just a few examples of our legacy and long-standing commitment to do what's right. You can contribute to the world around you at SC Johnson. Globally, we are a team of 13,000 committed, collaborative, diverse, and purpose-driven people. We foster a unique culture of camaraderie and support where everyone performs at their best while we push one another to fulfill their full potential. Come join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters in our Canadian Head Office in Brantford Ontario and make an impact while building iconic global brands.

**Associate Brand Manager **(the internal job title at SC Johnson is Sr. Associate, Customer Marketing)

You will support the development and execution of marketing plans for an assigned group of brands and provide analysis and business recommendations that support the achievement of objectives including volume, profit and share objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Sound understanding of the category to fulfill the role of internal expert / leader on assigned brand(s)
- Profit & Loss accountability for aligned targets on Net Sales, Operating Profit, Profit Margin and spend for assigned brands
- Participate in the development and delivery of annual share growth targets. Responsible for measuring ongoing performance vs expectations and make recommendations on actions to address performance where necessary
- Responsible for the development and full alignment of the annual Integrated Growth Plan, outlining the strategic direction, prioritization and financial delivery against targets of the assigned brand(s)
- Working with agency partners, lead the development and successful delivery of the Media & Shopper Marketing Plans for assigned brand(s) including full Media to Shelf activations against key consumption periods
- Responsible for the Commercialization and innovation for assigned brand(s) within the Canadian market
- Participate in the Sales and Operating Plan process for the applicable group of brand(s)
- Participate in the development of a semi-annual Release to Sales business plan
- Use knowledge of the Canadian market to effectively and efficiently adopt North America and Global initiatives to deliver against brand objectives and identify gaps where they may exist
- Provide in-depth information analysis to uncover insights & actions to drive brand performance and customer interface between SCJ and its retail partners
- Participate in the strategic cross-functional business team, working with other departments to ensure clarity and execution of brand priorities, uncover untapped opportunities and resolve emerging business issues
- Partner with Sales to identify and capitalize on key opportunity areas in new or existing channels
- Maximize learnings across North America by building effective relationships with key stakeholders and leveraging information, learning and tools

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/COMPETENCIES
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
- Minimum completion of Bachelor’s Degree (Business or Marketing preferred)
- Min 2 years related experience
- Ability to go beyond reporting data to linking data with solid business conclusions, solutions or recommendations
- Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Project management skills.
- Financial management skills and understanding of the P&L

PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/COMPETENCIES
- AC Nielsen experience

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