Manager, Team Lead Category & Shopper Insights - Walmart

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers - such as Raid, Glade, Ziploc and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future - for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Manager, Team Lead Category & Shopper Insights - Walmart, you will be responsible for cultivating and maintain deep and broad relationships at Walmart, navigating change, establishing trust, resolving issues, and driving collaboration. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional and external partners to drive profitable growth for both the customer and the organization. This position will require you to provide fact-based and insights-driven solutions to drive growth for the category, customer, and company along with having a comprehensive understanding of products, assortment, pricing, placement, shelving, promotion, and merchandising.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Team Management and Development: Lead and develop a diverse team of Category & Shopper Leadership Managers across multiple departments and categories. Set and achieve key objectives to drive business growth. Coach the team in creating fact-based insights and recommendations through storytelling to help guide retailer category decisions

• Retailer Relationship Management: Serve as the primary liaison for the team, fostering and maintaining strong, strategic relationships with retailers. Navigate complex changes, build and sustain trust, resolve issues proactively, and drive collaborative initiatives that align with both retailer and organizational goals

• Efficiency Optimization: Continuously identify and implement strategies to streamline team operations and enhance productivity. Develop and refine processes to manage day-to-day responsibilities more effectively, ensuring the team operates at peak efficiency

• Thought Leadership: Stay informed on industry trends, future disruptors, and white space opportunities across our categories. Monitor and understand technical advancements, including data analytics and new market capabilities, to drive innovation and continuous improvement

• Digital Ecommerce Strategy: Partner strategically with Walmart to enhance the online shopper experience. Identify key insights about the OPD shopper and provide recommendations to better serve this segment and drive digital penetration

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of Commercial or relevant Sales experience or Advanced Degree and 5+ years of Commercial or relevant Sales experience

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Advanced proficiency in AOD/IRI, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and space management software (JDA Space Planning and/or Apollo)

• Strong ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative data to uncover observations, insights, and key learnings. Develop retailer-specific strategic and tactical recommendations and solutions

• Preferred experience in managing the end-to-end relay process

• Excellent knowledge of category management principles and practices

• Confidence in presenting to Walmart Merchants, DMMs, and other stakeholders

• Passionate about leading and developing others, providing timely, constructive, and empathetic feedback, navigating different personality types and preferences, and aligning personal/team goals with organizational objectives

• 2+ years of people management experience

• 5+ years of experience in Category Management or Shopper Insights

• Robust knowledge of Walmart's internal category management processes

• Ability to identify next-generation category tools to better understand the retailer shopper and unlock category growth

• Experience working with syndicated data software (e.g., IRI or Nielsen) and JDA

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Full-time onsite position in Rogers, AR office, core hours: 9 - 3

• 10% travel

• Role is not eligible for relocation

• Remote work available once per week for eligible employees

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.

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 strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

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 is the Law poster for more information.