Director, Sales Planning & Operations

SC Johnson Lifestyle Brands • San Francisco, CA

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

Lifestyle Brands (the LSB) is a growing house of like-minded brands under the SC Johnson umbrella including Method®, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day®, Babyganics ® and Ecover ®. Headquartered in San Francisco with additional operations in Chicago and throughout Europe, the LSB is home to 650 employees. Together we act as a force for bold, transformative growth with a focus on delivering positive impact for people and the planet. If you’re into pioneering the future and doing good while doing business, come join us. The LSB is part of SC Johnson, a family-owned company and leading manufacturer of household cleaning, home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care products, as well as professional products. Originally founded in 1886 and headquartered in Wisconsin, U.S.A., SC Johnson and the Lifestyle Brands division are at work for a better world. This role is based in vibrant San Francisco; the Customer Operations Director is a vital leader within the Commercial Organization. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Customer Excellence & Execution, this role is all about mastering trade spending and commercial planning magic. Supported by a talented team focused on Promotional investments, Planning, Sales Technology Operations, and Strategic Commercial Events, you’ll join forces with other Sales Directors and Senior Finance, Marketing and Supply leaders for some serious cross-functional teamwork.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Sales, and/or Sales Planning and/or Sales Technology preferably at a Consumer Products company.
• Strong Trade Spending Management experience (Deals, Terms, Promotional Spending, Tracking tools, etc.), ideally managing it at a headquarter level.
• Bachelors Degree.

Nice To Haves

• Fast paced, entrepreneurial thinker, multi-tasked with cross functional strong leadership capabilities.
• Outstanding attention to detail, computer and analytical skills (Excel, Power BI, Tableua, Syndicated tools )
• High energy individual, passionate about influencing others.
• Being a team player that’s comfortable with ambiguity and deadline pressures.
• Passion for process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of trade and promotional spending, including system administration and optimization of expenditures.
• Maximize spending ROI, tracking and planning efficiencies.
• Work closely with Sales Account teams across the USA and Canada, as well as Supply and Demand Planning teams in San Francisco, to establish accurate monthly sales forecasts in the most efficient way.
• Lead the development and execution of the corporate annual commercial planning process, guiding the organization through critical phases to support strategic objectives.
• Take charge of budgeting and executing key National Sales events, such as Sales Summits and Natural Products Expo West.
• Direct the management and enhancement of internal communication tools, including websites, applications, and templates, to facilitate effective communication across the organization.

Benefits

• The Company's Total Rewards package is at or above industry levels.
• The expected base salary range for this position is between 185,280.00 USD - 243,180.00 USD.
• 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.
• As a family company, benefits are a key piece of our Total Rewards package as well and we’re proud to provide a comprehensive, competitive, and differentiated benefits program that our people and their families value.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees