Marketing Associate

SC Johnson; Marehay; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of hygiene products is seeking a professional in the UK to develop and execute new products and campaigns. This position encompasses analyzing market trends, managing new product development, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the company’s market presence. Successful candidates will exhibit strong analytical and communication skills, with a focus on resilience and innovation. Opportunities for remote work and competitive benefits are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus bonus

Remote work available once a week

25 days annual leave plus holidays

Employee benefits platform

Free Optical and hearing test vouchers

Pension scheme with up to 6% contributions

Life assurance

Discounted products at the staff shop

Access to employee assistance programmes

Subsidized on-site canteen

"Save a Space" £200 monthly prize draw

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking plus EV Charging Points

Qualifications

• Considered a seasoned and experienced professional with a sound understanding of the job area.
• Ability to work under moderate supervision and perform tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze market trends to inform strategic decisions.
• Support development of a 2-5 year European Innovation Pipeline.
• Manage New Product Development projects through the stage-gate process.
• Assist local teams in commercializing relevant products and training.
• Conduct ongoing portfolio analysis to optimize sales performance.
• Write briefs for campaigns and communication initiatives.
• Collaborate with European Product Manager for input on product development.
• Liaise with Global Scientific Affairs for content approval.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Influential skills

Resilience

Job description

Reporting to the Manager, European Head of Segment & Innovation, this position will play a key role in the development and execution of new products, programmes and campaigns to drive the growth of Office, Education and FM segments. You will collaborate with the cross‑functional teams to bring innovative solutions to market and contribute to the long‑term growth of the segment portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze market, end‑user, customer, and competitor trends to inform decisions and create assets on how we best win in the Facilities Management, Office and Education market.
• Support the development of 2-5 year European Innovation Pipeline to enable growth in your focus segments.
• Support the execution and review of New Product Development projects through the stage‑gate process, from initial scope through to launch, to deliver growth targets for the business.
• Assist local sales and marketing teams in understanding end‑user segments and successfully commercializing relevant SC Johnson Professional products, including training.
• Conduct ongoing portfolio analysis to provide insight on product sales at local and regional levels (e.g., value, volume, price positioning, margin, and market share) and define actions to optimize sales and/or margin performance.
• For key campaigns and communication initiatives, write end‑user segment briefs that are rich in insight and designed to drive both short‑term and long‑term growth.
• Collaborate with the European Product Manager to provide input and support for their Existing Product Development activities across the complete European portfolio.
• Liaise with Global Scientific Affairs and Regulatory Assurance (GSARA) and Legal colleagues to ensure approval for assets or content that communicate the segment value proposition.
  Understanding of facilities management / cleaning companies purchase behaviours.

Qualifications

• Is considered a seasoned and experienced professional with sound understanding of own job area.
• Works under moderate supervision, performing tasks independently; direction is received in goal‑oriented terms.

Behaviors

• A commercial individual who has a strong tactical and operational approach
• Attention to detail with excellent analytical skills
• Highly communicative with strong influential skills to partner with internal/external resources
• Resilience; innovation isn't always easy but it is incredibly rewarding!

Joining the team at SC Johnson Professional® makes you part of a family company with a deep history in the professional market as a leading manufacturer of skincare, cleaning and hygiene products, and smart technologies. We provide solutions to Healthcare, Clean Industrial, Industrial, Office & Institutional, Hospitality & Travel, and Retail & Entertainment markets.

SC Johnson Professional® is a business unit within SC Johnson, a family‑owned and led company and leading manufacturer of quality, trusted products since 1886.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus bonus
• Remote work is available once a week for eligible employees
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• Employee benefits platform with discounts & wellbeing perks
• Free Optical vouchers & hearing test vouchers
• Company pension scheme up to 6% employer contributions
• Life assurance based on 4 x your salary
• Discounted products at our staff shop
• Access to employee assistance programmes
• Subsidized on‑site canteen
• "Save a Space" £200 monthly prize draw. A ticket for the draw for everyday that you travel to work and don't use a parking space or car share!
• Cycle to work scheme plus a bicycle storage area
• Free parking plus EV Charging Points at our Denby site (Powered by our own generated renewable electricity!)
• And so much more!