Associate Manager, Marketing Brand Management Home Storage

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

As the Associate Manager, Brand Portfolio & Equity, you'll help shape the future of the Ziploc brand by managing and strengthening a portfolio that meets consumer needs, supports brand growth, and stays competitive in the marketplace.

You'll lead work across portfolio maintenance, product renovation projects, and media-to-cart execution, turning brand strategy into clear action. This includes partnering closely with innovation teams, monitoring product performance, updating assortments, and helping ensure the portfolio reflects the right mix for today's shoppers.

You'll also play a key role in bringing the brand to life through compelling marketing assets and by owning Ziploc's earned media strategy. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys blending consumer insight, brand building, cross-functional collaboration, and executional excellence to drive meaningful business impact.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Portfolio Strategy and Claims Development:

• Scope, lead and deliver commercialization for key core bags product improvements and renovations from concept to launch, rooted in brand strategy, inspired by compelling consumer insights and positioned to win with relevant audiences.

• Work with the innovation team to identify and integrate brand-relevant innovations to fuel brand growth and category stewardship.

• Partner with brand managers to develop and implement comprehensive segment claim strategy, including a short to long-term roadmap of milestones.

• Lead LLM optimization for Ziploc, using insights to improve brand visibility and inclusion in AI-generated recommendations

Market Optimization:

• Take charge of the business by analyzing syndicated data (Nielsen), internal shipment data, market research and other sources to both monitor performance and make actionable business recommendations, leading monthly share reporting.

• Help execute a winning portfolio strategy, by developing and leading sell-in decks for core bags renovations and assist manager on media-to-cart launch strategy.

Ziploc Media To Cart & Marketing Innovation:

• Help to execute key brand partnerships in FY27; cultivating and executing activations that align to broader brand strategy, drive connection and integrate into key cultural moments.

• Continue to iterate and help execute Ziploc core bags and mega-brand campaigns, rooted in consumer insights tied to brand strategy, and brought to life with best-in-class agency partnership.

• Craft Ziploc Core Bag's brand narrative through our Earned media strategy, finding new ways to engage with consumers and engage with key audiences.

• Partner with Brand Managers to build out media-to-cart strategies to drive online and offline conversions, ensuring seamless consumer journeys from awareness to purchase.

• Lead LLM optimization for Ziploc, using insights to improve brand visibility and inclusion in AI-generated recommendations

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of marketing experience OR and advanced degree and 3+ years of marketing experience required

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

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES & SKILLS

• Experience working on cross-functional teams

• Ability to build strong working relationships

• Passion for innovation and sustainability

• Prior experience in the CPG industry

• High sense of urgency

• Proven project leadership capability and propensity to grow within brand management and other commercial roles (including sales, customer marketing, and shopper marketing roles)

• Demonstrate honesty, courage and transparency in words and actions

• Promote collaboration by valuing others and building trust-based relationships

• Remove barriers by focusing on priorities, making timely decisions, and maximizing empowerment

• Acknowledge tradeoffs, take appropriate risks and own all outcomes good or bad

• Passionately delivering results individually and through others

• Ability to approach situations and processes with curiosity and open-mindedness while applying new learnings

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Full time onsite role in Mt. Pleasant, WI

• Remote work is available once per week for eligible employees after 90-day onboarding period

• This role is eligible for domestic relocation

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.

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.