Associate Manager, Segment & Innovation Marketing

SC Johnson; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; CAD 124,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

SC Johnson Professional is seeking a results-driven Senior Product Marketing professional to lead strategy and growth for a key segment in the North American market. You will partner with customers, distributors, sales teams and cross-functional partners to shape go-to-market plans for Skin Care, Industrial, and Floor & Surface Care brands.

In this role you will own the portfolio, drive end-to-end NPD/EPD initiatives, develop segment messaging, and translate insights into campaigns and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business or related field.
• 5+ years of product marketing experience, including innovation, new product development, and portfolio strategy, with at least 2+ years of direct experience developing and commercializing physical products.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for full-time employment

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and growth plan for assigned segment aligned with NA objectives.
• Understand end-user needs, market trends, and competitors to identify growth opportunities.
• Manage end-to-end innovation with RD&E for NPD/EPD projects through stage-gate.
• Develop segment value propositions, messaging with RD&E, Legal, Regulatory, and commercial teams.
• Own the portfolio priorities, lifecycle, and margins.
• Translate segment strategy into campaign briefs and messaging.
• Support segment training across sales, marketing, and customer teams.
• Collaborate with local/regional stakeholders to align priorities.
• Monitor performance and adjust initiatives to improve growth and portfolio impact.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across the organization.

Skills

Product marketing

Microsoft Office

Innovation processes

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Organizational discipline

Customer journeys

Education

Bachelor's in Marketing/Business

Job description

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join SC Johnson Professional’s high-impact marketing team and help drive growth across a diverse portfolio of category-leading brands and solutions, including Skin Care, Industrial, Floor & Surface Care, and trusted brands such as Raid®, Glade®, OFF!®, Windex®, and Ziploc® in the away-from-home marketplace.

In this customer-facing role, you’ll partner with customers, distributors, sales teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to develop insight-driven marketing strategies that accelerate growth and deliver measurable business results. This is an exciting opportunity to influence go-to-market execution, strengthen customer relationships, and shape how iconic brands connect with institutional, industrial, and commercial users.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development and delivery of the strategy and growth plan for an assigned segment, ensuring clear innovation priorities in line with widerNorthAmericanobjectives.

• Build a strong understanding of end-user needs, market trends, competitoractivityand commercialperformance toidentifygrowth opportunities and where-to-play/how-to-win choices.

• Lead the end-to-end innovation process for the assigned segment, working closely with RD&E toidentify, prioritize,developand deliver New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) projects through the stage-gate process in line with business goals.

• Develop segment-specific value propositions, messaging and claims for innovation and portfolio priorities in partnership with RD&E, Regulatory,Legaland commercial teams.

• Own the product portfolio for the assigned segment, including portfolio priorities, lifecycle recommendations, mix optimization and support for margin improvement.

• Translate segment strategy into strategic campaign briefs, messaging frameworks and marketing materials.

• Support segment training and capability building across sales,marketingandcustomerteams to drive understanding and consistent execution.

• Partner closely with local and regional stakeholders to align segment priorities with commercial needs and market opportunities.

• Monitor segment performance, track keyinitiativesand recommend actions to improve growth, portfolioperformanceand market impact.

• Working cross functionally throughout the organization

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or related field

• 5+ years of product marketing experience, including innovation, new product development, and portfolio strategy, with at least 2+ years of direct experience developing and commercializing physical products.

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship for full-time employment

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Strong technical aptitude: Microsoft Office + Teams + Sharepoint

• Experience leading innovation and end-to-end NPD/EPD processes within a multi-country or regional environment.

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to convert data and insight into clear innovation,portfolioand growth recommendations.

• Strong communicationand stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and geographies.

• Good organizational discipline, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Understanding ofcustomer journeys, campaign developmentprinciplesand digital performance metrics.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Full-time position, regular business hours, Monday-Friday

• This role is located at the SC Johnson Professional Corporate Office in Charlotte, NC

• Remote work available once a week after 90-day onboarding period

• Domestic relocation is not available for this role

• Travel up to 10%

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice as assigned by the Manager. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the position remains at-will.

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe Inclusion and Diversity is more than a program. We embed inclusive practices in our day-to-day work, the way we relate to our colleagues, collaborate and make decisions.

We value the collective richness of the differences people bring to the organization, including style, personality, thoughts, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and disability – that enables all to bring their full contributions to the organization

Better Together

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.

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 [e-mail]. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO Know Your Rights poster for more information.