Associate Brand Manager - Ziploc

S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

401(k) matching

Health care

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off

Job summary

SC Johnson seeks an Associate Brand Manager for Ziploc to translate brand strategy into compelling media-to-cart execution across online, in-store, and at-home experiences. You will drive an innovation pipeline, align sales and operations planning, and accelerate ecommerce growth in a highly visible, cross-functional role.

You will develop sales assets, manage campaigns, and partner with agencies to elevate the portfolio while maintaining a strong sustainability and brand-forward mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of marketing experience, or advanced degree with 3+ years of marketing experience.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead Sales & Operations Planning for the Ziploc team, coordinating with peers and leadership to deliver monthly business planning and review process.
• Identify, lead, and deliver best-in-market innovations from concept to launch, rooted in brand strategy and consumer insights.
• Develop and implement a claims strategy for our sustainability portfolio with a roadmap of milestones.
• Analyze syndicated data (Nielsen), internal shipment data and market research to monitor performance and inform actions.
• Lead website overhaul and ongoing updates for the Ziploc brand website; manage ratings and reviews campaigns.
• Partner with creative agencies to develop ecommerce content that converts shoppers and builds awareness.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

CPG industry experience

Project leadership

Innovation & sustainability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of one of the most iconic brands in consumer products. As the Associate Brand Manager, you will bring brand strategy to life by driving innovation and translating brand positioning into powerful media‑to‑cart execution. This is a highly visible role where your brand expertise directly influences how consumers experience Ziploc—online, in‑store, and at home. In this role, you’ll partner cross‑functionally to build and execute a strong innovation pipeline, align sales and operations planning, and accelerate ecommerce growth. You will turn strategy into action by developing impactful sales and marketing assets that elevate the portfolio and fuel growth. If you thrive at the intersection of brand building, innovation, and commercial execution, this is an opportunity to make a measurable impact on a beloved consumer brand.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Sales & Operations Planning, Innovation, and Claims Development

Lead Sales & Operations Planning for the Ziploc team, coordinating with peers and leadership to deliver effective monthly business planning and review process.

Identify, lead, and deliver best-in-market innovations from concept to launch, rooted in brand strategy, inspired by compelling consumer insights and positioned to win with relevant audiences.

Develop and implement comprehensive claims strategy for our sustainability portfolio, including a short- to long-term roadmap of milestones.

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.

Portfolio Strategy, Media to Cart, Partnerships, and Market Optimization

Lead and execute website overhaul and ongoing updates for the Ziploc brand website based on ongoing and timely priorities for the brand.

Lead and execute ratings and review campaigns for our portfolio, with particular focus on our new product launches.

Partner with creative agencies to develop ecommerce content that converts shoppers and builds awareness for our broader portfolio.

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 and future sponsorship

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

Strong interest in CPG industry

Working on cross-functional team

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 managementand 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 deliver winning results individually and through others

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.

At SC Johnson, we believe people achieve their best when they collaborate and work together in person. We value connection to strengthen teamwork, accelerate problem solving, and drive innovation.

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.