Associate Manager, Category & Shopper Leadership - Meijer
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Location: Mi Wuk Village, CA 95346
Description:
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
Join our team of collaborative, diverse and purpose-driven All-For-Oners and Wave Makers here at SC Johnson. Together, we are high-performing and socially responsible, and everybody works at their best while encouraging each other to reach their full potential. From your very first day, you will become a part of our team and feel a connection to your colleagues, while also experiencing a strong sense of trust, honesty and respect. Join us and you will experience a unique culture of camaraderie and support where both individual and collective accomplishments that contribute to our success are recognized and celebrated!
As Associate Manager, Category & Shopper Leadership - MEIJER, you will provide fact and insight- based solutions that drive growth for category, customer, and company. Utilizing shopper insight, opportunity identification and full understanding of products, assortment, pricing, placement, shelving, promotion, and merchandising, you will lead as primary insight provider for our categories at the customer that lead to marketplace actions. In this role, you will work closely with internal (SCJ Sales, Brand, Customer Marketing) and external partners.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING
PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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.
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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 .
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
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 [redacted] or email your request to SCJHR[redacted] . All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law poster for more information.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Join our team of collaborative, diverse and purpose-driven All-For-Oners and Wave Makers here at SC Johnson. Together, we are high-performing and socially responsible, and everybody works at their best while encouraging each other to reach their full potential. From your very first day, you will become a part of our team and feel a connection to your colleagues, while also experiencing a strong sense of trust, honesty and respect. Join us and you will experience a unique culture of camaraderie and support where both individual and collective accomplishments that contribute to our success are recognized and celebrated!
As Associate Manager, Category & Shopper Leadership - MEIJER, you will provide fact and insight- based solutions that drive growth for category, customer, and company. Utilizing shopper insight, opportunity identification and full understanding of products, assortment, pricing, placement, shelving, promotion, and merchandising, you will lead as primary insight provider for our categories at the customer that lead to marketplace actions. In this role, you will work closely with internal (SCJ Sales, Brand, Customer Marketing) and external partners.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create and plan category leadership solutions that deliver profitable sales growth for MEIJER. These solutions should include shopper and category insights across: products/ assortment (everyday/ new products/ promoted/ seasonal), placement and everyday shelving and merchandising, pricing (everyday, seasonal, and promotional), promotions and seasonal merchandising
- Leverage SCJ Category & Shopper Leadership toolbox such as Nielsen Data, Customer POS/dunnhumby, Numerator insights, and One Pulse among other internal/external tools
- Where appropriate, manage and deliver against the responsibilities of the Category Captaincy/Advisory process in partnership with the customer
- Influence the customer by identifying specific opportunities, assist with any research and lead project to deliver category leadership solutions benefitting both customer and category
- Influence Annual Account Business Planning at the customer, through full partnering with sales team, by providing actionable category insights and solutions that support category leadership objectives for customer, company and category
- Identify specific research opportunities (shopper, consumer, etc.) to bring new learning to category leadership solutions
- Execute all agreed to category leadership solutions with the customer to include success measures and detailed follow through
- Evaluate/ monitor all customer category leadership solutions, turn analysis into recommended action and continually improve to be more effective and efficient for category and customer
- Leverage insights and resources through the utilization of a broad range of data sources, market research findings, tools, analyses, and technology to continually bring new shopper ideas to customer and company; incorporate in all category solutions for assigned major customer(s)
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING
- Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant work experience
- Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS
- 1 year of business analytics experience
- Experience in Category Management or Sales strongly suggested
- Experience working with syndicated data software Nielsen and JDA and advanced analytics around promotional / non-promotional and pricing strategy
- Mobility preferred for career growth
- Background in CPG and/or retail
- Experience working with syndicated data software Nielsen and JDA and advanced analytics around promotional / non-promotional and pricing strategy
- Microsoft Office programs specifically Excel and PowerPoint
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Full-time remote role, must live within 90 minutes of Grand Rapids, MI
- This role is not eligible for 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.
#LI-KS1
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 .
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
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 [redacted] or email your request to SCJHR[redacted] . All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law poster for more information.