Brand Manager, International Consumer Brands, Pest Control – Innovation

SC Johnson•Racine, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Brand Manager, International Consumer Brands, Pest Control – Innovation leads consumer-centric ideation, strategy, and product development for OFF! and Autan. Based in Racine, the role partners with commercial teams across Latin America, AMET, Europe, and Asia. The position owns the global innovation pipeline for repellents, aligned with the brands’ 2030 strategy and long-term growth ambitions, and works with local teams on development and commercialization. It also identifies new innovation territories, shapes regional pipelines, builds innovation capabilities, leads cross-functional teams from concept to shelf, and uses consumer research and industry reports to inform strategic roadmaps and opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 5 years of relevant experience.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Strong consumer-first mindset and ability to translate consumer needs and insights into strategies that drive brand growth and business results.
Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams, build relationships, influence without authority, and empower others to deliver results.
Strategic thinking, creativity, and innovation, with the ability to turn ideas into actionable business opportunities.
Ability to navigate ambiguity, challenge conventional thinking, and adapt to changing business priorities while maintaining focus on results.
Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, continuous improvement approach, and willingness to challenge the status quo.
Strong problem-solving skills, including simplifying complex challenges, removing barriers, and recommending practical solutions.
Confident communication skills and ability to contribute a thoughtful point of view to strategic discussions and decision-making.
Curiosity and enthusiasm for consumer behavior, emerging trends, brands, and innovation, with ability to translate external insights into business opportunities.
Must be flexible for calls and meetings across global time zones.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.
Experience in consumer product development preferred; relevant experience in areas such as RD&E, Supply Chain, or Consumer Insights will also be considered.
Global experience or exposure preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end development and delivery of the global innovation repellents pipeline, aligned with the brand’s 2030 strategy and long-term growth ambitions.
Partner with local teams on innovation development and commercialization, including sourcing and procurement strategies, pricing recommendations, market prioritization, and multi-year innovation cadence.
Identify and develop new innovation territories through consumer-centric ideation, strategic planning, and cross-regional stakeholder alignment.
Partner with key regions to shape and lead future innovation pipelines through 2030 and beyond, ensuring alignment with global brand strategy and local market needs.
Champion adoption and expansion of innovation capabilities and mindsets, including effective ways of working between Racine and markets.
Lead global cross-functional teams to execute innovation from concept to shelf.
Use consumer research and industry reports to understand international markets and inform strategic roadmaps and innovation opportunities.