Brand Manager

SC Johnson; Frimley; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life insurance

Health insurance

Gym facilities

Free parking

Shuttle bus

EV charging

Cycle to work

Job summary

SC Johnson in Frimley, Surrey, seeks a Brand Manager (fixed term) to shape strategy and execution for trusted household brands. You will partner with Sales, Category, Demand Planning, Finance and other stakeholders to deliver standout brand performance, enhance sales, profit and market share, and uncover growth opportunities.

The role requires a marketing background in FMCG, strong analytical skills, and willingness to travel within the UK.

Qualifications

• Marketing background in FMCG required.
• Knowledge of the UK Grocery market.
• Experience using Nielsen or market data.
• Excellent Excel and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and to Switzerland HQ.
• Driving license required.
• Degree level education or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Brand Leadership: develop and execute robust trade and brand strategies, aligning launches with local and regional goals.
• Lead customer engagement and representation with key accounts, driving activation initiatives.
• Contribute to annual business planning and pricing strategies in collaboration with Sales and MS&P.
• Influence e-commerce strategy and digital-first initiatives for the brand.
• Oversee special pack strategies and in-store execution to maximise ROI.
• Drive retail excellence with cross-functional teams and optimal distribution.
• Monitor KPIs and provide actionable insights to improve brand performance.
• Manage local brand marketing budget for maximum ROI.

Skills

FMCG marketing

UK grocery market

Analytical skills

Excel

Presentation skills

Willingness to travel

Driving license

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

SC Johnson has been leading with purpose for 140 years, building high-quality products and iconic brands found in homes, schools and businesses in virtually every country worldwide - including OFF!®, Raid®, Glade®, Windex®, Scrubbing Bubbles®, Ziploc®, Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day®, method®, Autan®, Baygon®, Mr Muscle®, Duck®, Lysoform® and more.

The 13,000 people of our global, fifth-generation family company are committed to making the world a better place today and for future generations.

Brand Manager

(Internal title - Senior Associate Customer Marketing)

Location: Frimley, Surrey

Function: Marketing

Contract: Fixed Term to cover Maternity

Overview

Are you ready to shape the future of some of the world's most trusted household brands like Glade®, Raid®, Mr Muscle® and Pledge®? In this pivotal role, you'll lead brand strategy and execution, partnering cross-functionally with Sales, Category, Demand Planning, Finance, and other key stakeholders to deliver standout brand performance. You'll be at the heart of driving commercial success - boosting sales, profit, and market share, while uncovering growth opportunities, harnessing consumer insights, and building powerful customer relationships. This is more than a marketing role, it's a chance to make a lasting impact with brands that people love and trust every day.

Please note this role is not eligible for relocation.

Remote work is available once per week for eligible employees.

What's in it for you?

• Flexible starting and finishing times + 4.5 day working week
• Pension, Life cover & Health Insurance
• Newly refurbished Gym, Free Classes and New Spin Studio!
• Free parking, Shuttle bus from local train stations, EV charging + Cycle to work Scheme

Responsibilities

• Brand Leadership: Partner with the Customer Marketing Manager to establish and implement robust trade and brand strategies, ensuring new product launches and core brand messages align with local and regional goals.
• Customer Engagement and Brand Representation: Lead and present brand strategies to key customers, building strong partnerships through impactful launch plans and securing alignment on activation initiatives.
• Business Planning and Pricing: Provide strategic direction in annual business planning for key partners, including the development and execution of pricing and promotional strategies in collaboration with Sales and MS&P functions.
• E-Commerce Development: Actively participate and influence the e-commerce strategy, contributing to digital-first initiatives for the brand.
• Special Projects and Packs: Oversee special pack strategies, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and business objectives.
• Retail Excellence: Drive excellence in execution at POS by coordinating with Category Management, Shopper Marketing and Sales to ensure optimal distribution and impactful in-store displays.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor key performance indicators for the brand, including distribution, competitive activities and provide actionable insights.
• Budget Management: Manage and optimise the local brand marketing budget, ensuring strategic allocation for maximum ROI.

Experience You'll Bring

• Marketing background in an FMCG environment, with knowledge of the UK Grocery market
• Solid analytical skills with experience using market data (e.g. Nielsen)
• Good MS Office experience especially Excel
• Excellent Presentation Skills
• Willingness to travel within the UK and to the Regional HQ in Switzerland
• Valid driving license, for customer meetings and regular store checks
• Degree level education or equivalent

Behaviours You'll Need

• Results-Driven Initiative: Proactively manages projects with a focus on achieving results quickly and efficiently.
• Integrity and Self-Motivation: Acts independently with integrity, taking ownership and moving tasks forward.
• Organisational and Planning Skills: Can effectively prioritise and organise multiple tasks to balance competing demands.
• Strategic and Impact-Oriented: Applies strategic thinking to strengthen brand impact and meet business goals.
• Effective Communicator and Collaborator: Builds strong relationships across all levels and functions, even in fast-paced or ambiguous settings.

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.