Associate Manager,Marketing Commercialization

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.

We are looking for a dynamic and forward thinking Associate Manager, Marketing Commercialization (Innovation) to join our Marketing Commercialization team within the APAC region. In this role, you will drive marketing strategies that fuel new product development, emerging technologies, and breakthrough innovations. You will combine creativity, consumer insights, and commercial understanding to influence our pipeline and deliver meaningful innovations that resonate with customers across ASEAN.
This position reports to the Manager, Marketing Commercialization and offers the opportunity to shape regional innovation strategy, strengthen cross functional collaboration, and elevate best practice commercialization across markets.

Lead Innovation & NPD Excellence

• Champion the ASEAN New Product Development (NPD) process, guiding teams, inspiring ideation, and ensuring alignment across milestones.
• Break friction points to accelerate impactful pre‑scoping and innovation discovery.
• Ensure in‑flight projects stay committed to aligned NS, DPM, FADs, and MEAs.
• Drive best‑in‑class launch excellence for new innovations—not just meeting launch dates, but maximizing market impact.
• Build a strong pipeline through 3X innovation commitment with a “fewer, bigger, better” mindset.
• Partner with third‑party manufacturers to develop true whitespace innovation opportunities.

Collaborate Across Cross‑Functional Teams

• Work closely with MIM, RD&E, CIBA, and Sales teams to ensure seamless integration of innovation and commercialization strategies.

Measure & Optimize Project Performance

• Track, analyze, and report campaign performance, ROI, and customer engagement to refine future initiatives.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; Master’s/MBA preferred.
• 5–7 years of commercial experience (Sales, Trade Marketing, or Marketing).
• 3–5 years of FMCG innovation or new product development experience.
• Strong understanding of the FMCG environment and a passion for innovation.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and prioritization abilities.
• Ability to travel within the region as needed.

Who You Are

You are a strategic thinker, a natural collaborator, and a problem‑solver energized by innovation. You enjoy transforming insights into action, influencing stakeholders, and helping teams unlock great ideas. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity and thrive in a fast‑moving, regional role.

Why Join Us

You will be part of a forward‑looking team committed to strengthening the company’s leadership in innovation across APAC. This role comes with opportunities for regional exposure, cross‑functional collaboration, and significant career growth in an exciting FMCG environment.

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.

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