Manager, Portfolio Innovation & Segment

SC Johnson•Charlotte, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Joining the team at SC Johnson Professional® makes you part of a family company with a deep history in the professional market as a leading manufacturer of skincare, cleaning and hygiene products, and smart technologies. We provide solutions to Healthcare, Clean Industrial, Industrial, Office & Institutional, Hospitality & Travel, and Retail & Entertainment markets. SC Johnson Professional® is a business unit within SC Johnson, a family-owned and led company and leading manufacturer of quality, trusted products since 1886. ABOUT THE ROLE Join SC Johnson Professional's high-impact marketing team and help drive growth across a diverse portfolio of category-leading brands and solutions, including Skin Care, Industrial, Floor & Surface Care, and trusted brands such as Raid®, Glade®, OFF!®, Windex®, and Ziploc® in the away-from-home marketplace. Reporting directly to the North America Senior Marketing Director, the Portfolio Innovation & Segment Manager, North America, will play a critical role in shaping segment strategy and accelerating growth for SC Johnson Professional brands across the region. This role drives where-to-play and how-to-win decisions, leads the innovation pipeline, and develops the strategic direction, value propositions, and activation frameworks that enable successful market execution. As a key growth leader, this individual will partner cross-functionally to advance new product development, strengthen commercial capabilities, and create end-user demand, delivering sustainable business growth across North America.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or related field
7+ years of product marketing experience, including 2+ years’ experience with innovation, new product development, or portfolio strategy initiatives, with a proven track record of translating customer insights into compelling value propositions, successful product launches, and business growth.
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship for full-time employment

Nice To Haves

3+ years people leadership experience
Strong technical aptitude: Microsoft Office + Teams + Sharepoint
Experience leading innovation and end-to-end New and Existing Product Development (NPD/EPD) processes within a multi-country or regional environment.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to convert data and insight into clear innovation, portfolio and growth recommendations.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and geographies.
Good organizational discipline, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Understanding of customer journeys, campaign development principles and digital performance metrics.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and delivery of the strategy and growth plan for an assigned segment, ensuring clear innovation priorities in line with wider North American objectives.
Build a strong understanding of end-user needs, market trends, competitor activity and commercial performance to identify growth opportunities and where-to-play/how-to-win choices.
Lead the end-to-end innovation process for the assigned segment, working closely with RD&E to identify, prioritize, develop and deliver NPD and EPD projects through the stage-gate process in line with business goals.
Develop segment-specific value propositions, messaging and claims for innovation and portfolio priorities in partnership with RD&E, Regulatory, Legal and commercial teams.
Own the product portfolio for the assigned segment, including portfolio priorities, lifecycle recommendations, mix optimization and support for margin improvement.
Translate segment strategy into strategic campaign briefs, messaging frameworks and marketing materials.
Support segment training and capability building across sales, marketing and customer teams to drive understanding and consistent execution.
Partner closely with local and regional stakeholders to align segment priorities with commercial needs and market opportunities.
Monitor segment performance, track key initiatives and recommend actions to improve growth, portfolio performance and market impact.
Working cross functionally throughout the organization