Manager, Sales Operations (Category & Trade)

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Makati, Southern Manila District, National Capital Region, PHL
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Consumer Web
The Role
Leads Philippines sales operations and commercial excellence across categories and channels. Responsibilities include route-to-market strategy, channel effectiveness, category growth, in-store execution, commercial analytics, sales technology, forecasting, S&OP alignment, inventory governance, trade spend, performance management, financial governance, and sales capability development. The role requires strategic leadership, cross-functional influence, customer and market insight, distribution expertise, and management of complex commercial initiatives.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Leads and owns Philippines’ Sales Operations and Commercial Excellence agenda across all categories and channels, with accountability for overall sales strategy, commercial excellence, and thought leadership; Route-to-Market (RTM) strategy, channel effectiveness, and execution; retail category growth strategy, in-store execution, and Perfect Store standards; commercial analytics, sales technology, performance management, and insights; trade spend effectiveness and commercial governance; and cross-functional demand and supply collaboration.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead and define Route-to-Market (RTM) strategies, channel coverage models, and execution plans to drive profitable growth.
  • Develop and govern channel KPIs, Perfect Store standards, and execution frameworks to enhance sales effectiveness.
  • Drive category growth and in-store excellence through shopper insights, category strategies, merchandising, and execution standards.
  • Lead and develop category management and in-store execution capabilities to achieve business objectives.
  • Oversee commercial analytics, sales technology, and data-driven insights to support decision-making and sales productivity.
  • Lead sales forecasting, S&OP alignment, and inventory governance to improve service levels, forecast accuracy, and working capital efficiency.
  • Manage trade spend strategy, commercial investments, financial governance, and distributor claims to maximize business returns and compliance.
  • Own sales performance management, incentive governance, budget and target setting, accounts receivable oversight, and continuous improvement of sales processes and systems.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

  • Minimum Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or related
  • Minimum 10 years of solid field sales experience, in both Modern & General Trade
  • Demonstrated ability to operate as a strategic commercial leader, influence senior stakeholders, and lead cross-functional business transformation.
  • Extensive customer-facing experience with demonstrated ability to translate customer and market insights into commercial strategy and action.
  • Strong experience leading Route-to-Market, Category Management, and commercial excellence initiatives across multiple channels.
  • Expertise in distribution management strategy, channel design, and sales effectiveness.
  • Strong people leadership and commitment to developing high-performing teams and organizational capability.
  • Demonstrated experience designing and deploying sales capability development programs and driving sustainable adoption.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking with the ability to convert complex data into clear business insights and decisions.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and work effectively across functions, countries, and regional stakeholders.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

  • Proven track record of consistently delivering business objectives and leading complex cross-functional initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of channel Go-To-Market principles, economics, and structures across Super/Hyper Markets, Wholesale, Distributor, Club, and other relevant channels.
  • Working knowledge of syndicated and commercial data sources and relevant business processes
  • Trade Marketing / Customer Marketing experience is preferred, particularly where it includes category strategy, shopper insights, and commercial investment effectiveness.

Job Requirements:

  • Permanent, full-time employment

  • Onsite work setup (M-F); 1 day remote per week after 3 months (4x office + 1 day remote/week)

  • This role is not eligible for relocation

  • Ability to travel domestically when required

Benefits & Culture:

SC Johnson is committed to providing a Great Place to Work for all its employees. Here are just some of the benefits you will receive when joining the SC Johnson Family:

  • Competitive pay (up to 14th-month pay, pension plan, etc.)

  • Health care benefits, fitness centre and more

  • A family-oriented program

  • Personalized career development plan

  • Independence and Autonomy

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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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field
  • At least 10 years of field sales experience across Modern Trade and General Trade
  • Experience leading Route-to-Market, Category Management, and commercial excellence initiatives across multiple channels
  • Experience in distribution management strategy, channel design, and sales effectiveness
  • Strategic commercial leadership and senior stakeholder influence
  • Strong people leadership and team development experience
  • Experience designing and deploying sales capability development programs
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
  • Ability to work across functions, countries, and regional stakeholders
  • Track record of delivering business objectives and leading complex cross-functional initiatives
  • Understanding of channel go-to-market principles, economics, and structures
  • Working knowledge of syndicated and commercial data sources and business processes
  • Trade Marketing or Customer Marketing experience involving category strategy, shopper insights, and commercial investment effectiveness
  • Ability to travel domestically when required

SC Johnson Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SC Johnson and has not been reviewed or approved by SC Johnson.

  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Pay is frequently framed as fair or good when bonuses and profit sharing are included, suggesting meaningful upside beyond base salary. The total rewards approach is positioned as benchmarking to market standards and rewarding performance through variable compensation elements.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings are repeatedly described as a strength, including 401(k) matching and, in some cases, additional retirement contributions. These programs appear to materially improve perceived total compensation for long-tenure employees and those prioritizing savings benefits.
  • Parental & Family Support Family-oriented benefits stand out, with parental leave, childcare support in certain locations, and recognition for working-parent support programs. This breadth is presented as a distinctive part of the package compared with more narrowly focused benefits offerings.

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The Company
HQ: Racine, WI
12,652 Employees
Year Founded: 1886

What We Do

We’re SC Johnson, a family company at work for a better world™. We are a leading manufacturer of household cleaning products and products for home storage, air care, pest control, shoe care and professional products. SC Johnson’s high-quality products and iconic brands include OFF!®, Raid®, Glade®, Windex®, Scrubbing Bubbles®, Ziploc®, Mrs. Meyer’s® Clean Day, method®, Autan®, Baygon®, Mr Muscle®, Duck®, Lysoform® and more, and are in homes, schools and businesses in virtually every country worldwide. We’re a fifth-generation, family-owned and led company with 13,000 employees and operations in 70 countries. Founded in 1886 and headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin, we believe that a more sustainable, healthier and transparent world that inspires people and creates opportunities isn't just possible – it's our responsibility. SC Johnson includes both SC Johnson Professional, providing solutions to healthcare, industrial and institutional markets, and SC Johnson Lifestyle Brands, a growing house of like-minded brands working together for bold, transformative growth. Learn more about SC Johnson on our LinkedIn “Life” tab, at https://scjohnson.com or https://jobs.scjohnson.com.

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