Associate Manager, Category 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
Ready to lead with insight and drive category growth at one of the nation's top retailers?
We're looking for an
Associate Manager, Category Leadership – Albertson's
to champion our Air Care and Pest Control categories. In this high-impact role, you'll partner closely with our sales team to influence Albertson's through strategic category management, shopper behavior analysis, and compelling data-driven storytelling. You'll leverage macro trends, proprietary research, and industry insights to shape category strategies that win with both the retailer and the shopper. If you're passionate about turning data into action and making a measurable impact, this is your opportunity to shine.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides category & retailer specific solutions and recommendations based on key learnings and insights generated through analysis and research from a broad range of sources
• Completes retailer category reviews utilizing category analysis, shopper insights and analytic tools
• Analyzes data from sources such as syndicated scan and panel data, loyalty card data, retailer point-of-sale data, and space planning software
• Completes category analyses on assortment, retail pricing, and trade promotions
• Supports and guides Kroger in their go-to-market strategies that incorporate shopper insights and market trends
• Works with the internal Shopper Insights & Center of Excellence teams, Category Managers, and Albertsons category managers to develop category learning plans
• Supports and provides recommendations to the Sales Team on the category landscape and how that affects SCJ products and position
• Turns category and shopper insights into actionable recommendations via Storytelling
• Utilizes category and aisle expertise to provide shelf merchandising and item placement

Required Experience You'll Bring

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S without need for current or future sponsorship for full-time employment
• Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years relevant experience OR advanced degree and 3+ years relevant experience

Preferred Experiences And Skills

• Full knowledge and understanding of the category management process
• Ability to develop fact-based business plans and to provide strategic input
• Ability to develop, deliver and execute an objective fact-based presentation through storytelling
• Skilled in use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Complete understanding of syndicated scan and panel data
• Complete understanding and familiarity of retailer point of sale data
• Ability to develop internal and external relationships
• Willingness to travel to meet customer and business needs
• Capability to discover new tools and learn quickly how to use them with customers

Leadership Skills

• Strong presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required for building internal and external relationships and working on a high-performance team
• Ability to bring a story out of large amounts of data that is impactful to the retailer
• Proactive and committed to delivering results in a fast paced, demanding work environment by fostering a sense of urgency, energy, ownership, and a curiosity to search for opportunities

Job Requirements

• Full-time remote, field-based role
• Travel up to 25%, mostly internal sales meetings
• May require relocation for future opportunities
• This role is not eligible for relocation assistance

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

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
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