Associate Manager – Category Leadership – Target

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.

In this role, you will own Target Shopper & Guest insights supporting the Target Category Leadership team and Target’s category management process.  You will focus heavily on the shopper/guest, learning about attitudes and behaviors through a variety of tools and research methods. You will also incorporate digital shopping insights and omnichannel considerations into category recommendations to help address Target’s evolving needs.

• →Bachelors degree and a minimum of 5+ years of relevant business experience OR advanced degree and a minimum of 3+ years of relevant business experience
• →Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

• Knowledge of financial measures, business planning, and understanding of the category management principles.
• Strong understanding of Target’s business, category management process, shopper dynamics, and omnichannel retail environment.
• Experience analyzing syndicated scan and panel data, retailer POS data, shopper research, and digital commerce analytics.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights, fact-based recommendations, and compelling presentations through storytelling.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and ability to quickly learn and apply new analytical tools.
• Willingness to travel to meet customer and business needs.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, contribute positively to team dynamics, and build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive, results-oriented mindset with a strong sense of urgency, energy, ownership, and a curiosity to identify opportunities.

• Up to 25% travel is the max expectation
• This role is not eligible for relocation

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.

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.

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.

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 SCJHR@scj.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO Know Your Rights poster for more information.