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.

Summary

 

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.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide category- and retailer-specific recommendations based on shopper attitudes, behaviors, research, and business performance.
• Analyze syndicated scan and panel data, retailer point-of-sale data, shopper research, and available digital commerce information to identify opportunities and support category strategies.
• Develop and deliver Target Digital Category Leadership insights and recommendations to address increasing customer demand for digital shopper and category perspectives.
• Work with Target merchants, Category Managers, and internal Shopper Insights and Digital teams to develop category learning plans and translate digital findings into actionable recommendations.
• Proactively monitor macro-level consumer, shopper, and retail trends, sharing insights with Category Managers to identify emerging opportunities, anticipate shifts in shopper behavior, and inform category growth strategies.
• Evaluate digital and in-store shopping behaviors to identify omnichannel opportunities and connect findings to Target category strategies and shopper implications.
• Support the Sales Team in leveraging available tools and research to provide shopper insights, as business priorities allow.

 

Required Skills / Experience / Competencies

• 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

Preferred Skills / Experience / Competencies

• 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.

Job Requirements

 

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

 

Benefits and Perks

 

SC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we’re committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.

 

The Company's Total Rewards package is at or above industry levels. The expected base salary range for this position is between 106,480.00 USD - 139,755.00 USD. Job related skills, experience, education, and location will be considered in setting actual starting base salary. 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.

Inclusion & Diversity

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.

Better Together

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Accommodation Requests

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.