Associate Manager, Innovation Brand Management

San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)

$128K/yr – $168K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 days ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end growth initiatives from concept to commercialization, translating insights into differentiated product propositions and leading cross-functional launches across R&D, packaging, supply chain and marketing.

  • Own innovation projects from concept through launch
  • Collaborate with portfolio planning, sales and brand marketing to craft launch stories

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Identify and shape growth opportunities by translating consumer, category, cultural and competitive insights into clear innovation recommendations.
  • Develop differentiated product propositions across positioning, claims, naming, fragrance strategy, pricing, portfolio role and pack architecture, using consumer learning to guide decisions.
  • Own key innovation projects from concept through commercialization, proactively managing timelines, budgets, risks, trade-offs and key decisions across R&D, Packaging, Design, Supply Chain and Finance.
  • Partner with Portfolio Planning, Sales and Brand Marketing to build compelling launch stories and omnichannel plans that remain consistent from product and pack through retail, PDP and media.
  • Lead through influence, building strong cross-functional relationships, driving alignment through ambiguity and confidently presenting recommendations to senior leadership.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in Brand Management, Marketing or a related CPG discipline, including 1+ years supporting or leading innovation.
  • Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current of future sponsorship for full-time employment

Preferred

  • Strong cross-functional leadership and project management capabilities
  • Strategic thinker with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to synthesize consumer, market and business insights into clear recommendations
  • Outstanding written, verbal and presentation skills
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and ambiguity
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and building brands
  • Experience in home care, personal care, fragrance-led products

Benefits

  • At Lifestyle Brands, we handle our team members with care and provide a variety of benefit offerings to build a supportive environment at work and beyond.
  • - Subsidized health insurance benefits package
  • - Competitive vacation + holiday bundle
  • - Generous retirement match + pre-tax savings options
  • - Dedicated volunteer time, to be a force for good
  • - Pioneering events + experiences that build team connection (...ask us about the Packaging Olympics, Bubble Bash, Ping Pong Tournament + more!)
  • - Access to discounted/free company products
  • The Company's Total Rewards package is at or above industry levels. The expected base salary range for this position is between 127,670.00 USD - 167,567.00 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.
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SC Johnson Lifestyle Brands

3.8 Glassdoor

SC Johnson 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. At the LSB we imagine the world that we want, then set out to create it. We do things differently, because we’re out to make a difference. 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.

San Francisco, California, USA
527 employees (94 in marketing)
77% recommend to a friend
81% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
111.7K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$598
Traffic Source Mix
Search
45.6%
Direct
39%
Referral
8.9%
Social
5.4%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~527

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
72 (14% of company)
Median Career Experience
14 years
Median Tenure
5.2 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1