method products – Sales Manager – Target | Associate Manager, Sales Account Management – Minneapolis, MN

Job Description

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Job title: Sales Manager – Target | Associate Manager, Sales Account Management

Company: method products
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Job description: 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.

As we continue to grow closer with the SC Johnson family, we want to find simple ways to harmonize our systems, programs and policies and start to ‘speak the same language’ across all of our business units – Lifestyle Brands, Global Consumer Brands and Professional. One of the ways we are harmonizing is through SCJ position grading which allows for greater opportunity for employees to grow their careers across the overall SCJ organization. So while this role will be known as Sales Manager within Lifestyle Brands and for externally facing networking, within the broader SCJ organization, the internal job title is Associate Manager, Sales Account Management to ensure we are consistent within the company.

This is a remote role. Twin Cities area preferred due to proximity to customers.

THE ROLE

The Sales Manager provides analytical and sales support for our total portfolio of brands, including Method, Mrs. Meyer’s and Babyganics for Target. This role will report to the Sr. Director of Sales and support the work of the Directors of Sales. This role will have a significant influence and require a high level of leadership, high-impact analytics, strategic planning, and customer relationship management.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Assist the team in relationship management and communication with Target for a portion of the Babyganics, Method and Mrs. Meyers brands across several departments/categories.
• Retail Partner Management

• Assist Directors & Sr. Directors of Sales with Annual Planning, JBP, Trade Management, buyer meetings, relationship management
• Data Analysis + Sales Presentations

• Analytic support for Target meetings
• Pull internal data and or retail POS data
• Weekly POS reporting / Monthly TCN Reporting
• New Item, Limited Edition & Seasonal Tracking
• Price Analysis
• Forecasting + Planning

• Day to Day questions on trends
• Promo Planning/Analysis
• Endcap Planning
• Promo Analysis (endcaps, circle, ads)
• Other

• Social Commerce/Curalate
• Ad Hoc Analysis

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of experience, at least 3 years working with Target

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong analytical skills. Solid experience in analyzing syndicated reports or using trade management tools (IRI, Nielsen, TCN, Exceedra)
• Stamina, character, sense of humor, detail-oriented tactician with proactive approach and work ethic appropriate for a fast-paced, team-oriented, growth company
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work within tight timeframes and deadlines
• Ability to independently assess data, integrate into selling stories and leverage it to grow our business
• Proven track record of delivering consistent positive business results
• Demonstrated ability to make thoughtful, strategic business recommendations
• Excellent presentation skills and a colorful storyteller
• Experience in partnering with and presenting to customers
• General Management mindset; proven ownership approach to business
• Strong technical skills: PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Web and other required computer applications
• Ability to manage budgets and overall trade management

Lifestyle Brand (LSB) PERKS: Our values are at the heart of everything we do.

Here are a few of the ways we Care like a Mother for every person against dirty:

• Rockstar health insurance benefits package
• Jollydays: competitive vacation bundle
• Generous retirement match + pre-tax savings options
• 3 Care Days (a.k.a. Volunteer Time-Off) a year, to be a force for good
• Global Ping Pong Tournament + Prom…you heard that right– let’s dance

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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 . All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the for more information.
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Expected salary:

Location: Minneapolis, MN

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