Brand Manager

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.

Brand Manager (Internal title - Senior Associate Customer Marketing)

Location:

Frimley, Surrey

Function:
Marketing

Contract:

Fixed Term to cover Maternity

Are you ready to shape the future of some of the world’s most trusted household brands like Glade®, Raid®, Mr Muscle® and Pledge®? In this pivotal role, you’ll lead brand strategy and execution, partnering cross-functionally with Sales, Category, Demand Planning, Finance, and other key stakeholders to deliver standout brand performance. You’ll be at the heart of driving commercial success - boosting sales, profit, and market share, while uncovering growth opportunities, harnessing consumer insights, and building powerful customer relationships.

This is more than a marketing role, it’s a chance to make a lasting impact with brands that people love and trust every day. Please note this role is not eligible for relocation. Remote work is available once per week for eligible employees.

• Flexible starting and finishing times
• 4.5 day working week
• Pension, Life cover & Health Insurance
• Newly refurbished Gym, Free Classes and New Spin Studio!
• Free parking
• Shuttle bus from local train stations
• EV charging
• Cycle to work Scheme

• Brand Leadership:
  Partner with the Customer Marketing Manager to establish and implement robust trade and brand strategies, ensuring new product launches and core brand messages align with local and regional goals.
• Customer Engagement and Brand Representation:
  Lead and present brand strategies to key customers, building strong partnerships through impactful launch plans and securing alignment on activation initiatives.
• Business Planning and Pricing:
  Provide strategic direction in annual business planning for key partners, including the development and execution of pricing and promotional strategies in collaboration with Sales and MS&P functions.
• E-Commerce Development:
  Actively participate and influence the e-commerce strategy, contributing to digital-first initiatives for the brand.
• Special Projects and Packs:
  Oversee special pack strategies, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and business objectives.
• Retail Excellence:
  Drive excellence in execution at POS by coordinating with Category Management, Shopper Marketing and Sales to ensure optimal distribution and impactful in-store displays.
• Performance Tracking:
  Monitor key performance indicators for the brand, including distribution, competitive activities and provide actionable insights.
• Budget Management:
  Manage and optimise the local brand marketing budget, ensuring strategic allocation for maximum ROI.

• Marketing background in an FMCG environment, with knowledge of the UK Grocery market.
• Solid analytical skills with experience using market data (e.g. Nielsen).
• Good MS Office experience especially Excel.
• Excellent Presentation Skills.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and to the Regional HQ in Switzerland.
• Valid driving license, for customer meetings and regular store checks.
• Degree level education or equivalent.

• Results-Driven Initiative:
  Proactively manages projects with a focus on achieving results quickly and efficiently.
• Integrity and Self-Motivation:
  Acts independently with integrity, taking ownership and moving tasks…