Associate Manager, Innovation Brand Management
About The Role
Join SC Johnson Lifestyle Brands in San Francisco as an Innovation Associate Manager for Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day and help shape what's next for this beloved brand. We're looking for a curious, consumer-minded marketer who loves turning insights and ideas into products people are excited to bring into their homes. You'll uncover new growth opportunities, develop compelling product ideas, and work with cross-functional teams to bring innovation from concept to launch. Along the way, you'll partner with teams across Insights, R&D, Design, Packaging, Finance, Supply Chain, Portfolio Planning, and Brand Marketing to create innovation that delights consumers, strengthens the Mrs. Meyer's brand, and fuels future growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and shape growth opportunities by translating consumer, category, cultural and competitive insights into clear innovation recommendations.
- Develop differentiated product propositions across positioning, claims, naming, fragrance strategy, pricing, portfolio role and pack architecture, using consumer learning to guide decisions.
- Own key innovation projects from concept through commercialization, proactively managing timelines, budgets, risks, trade-offs and key decisions across R&D, Packaging, Design, Supply Chain and Finance.
- Partner with Portfolio Planning, Sales and Brand Marketing to build compelling launch stories and omnichannel plans that remain consistent from product and pack through retail, PDP and media.
- Lead through influence, building strong cross-functional relationships, driving alignment through ambiguity and confidently presenting recommendations to senior leadership.
Required Experience
- Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in Brand Management, Marketing or a related CPG discipline, including 1+ years supporting or leading innovation.
- 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 cross-functional leadership and project management capabilities
- Strategic thinker with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to synthesize consumer, market and business insights into clear recommendations
- Outstanding written, verbal and presentation skills
- Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and ambiguity
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and building brands
- Experience in home care, personal care, fragrance-led products
Job Requirements
- Position is Full-Time, regular business hours, Monday-Friday
- Office work environment: San Francisco, CA office
- Remote work available once a week after 90-day onboarding period
- Domestic relocation is not available
Benefits And Perks
- Subsidized health insurance benefits package
- Competitive vacation + holiday bundle
- Generous retirement match + pre-tax savings options
- Dedicated volunteer time, to be a force for good
- Pioneering events + experiences that build team connection (...ask us about the Packaging Olympics, Bubble Bash, Ping Pong Tournament + more!)
- Access to discounted/free company products
Pay
The expected base salary range for this position is between 127,670.00 USD - 167,567.00 USD. Job related skills, experience, education, and location will be considered in setting actual starting base salary. In addition to your base salary and depending on job level, eligibility, and performance, a total package may include profit sharing, a short-term incentive and/or long-term incentives.