Brian Guthrie
About Brian Guthrie
Brian Guthrie is the Manager of Sales Account Management at SC Johnson in Greater Boston, with over 20 years of experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Current Role at SC Johnson
Brian Guthrie is currently the Manager of Sales Account Management at SC Johnson, based in the Greater Boston area. In this role, he manages the BJs Wholesale account, leveraging his extensive experience in national CPG account sales, product management, and retail CPG merchandising. His focus is on driving sales and optimizing account management strategies to contribute to the company's growth in the home and health categories.
Previous Experience at Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
From 2008 to 2019, Brian Guthrie held the position of National Account Manager at Church & Dwight Co., Inc., located in Ewing, NJ. Over his 11-year tenure, he specialized in CPG broker management and category management, focusing on enhancing the company's national account sales strategy across various product lines. His role involved working closely with key accounts to develop and implement effective sales and marketing plans.
Background in Club Channel Marketing and Sales
Brian Guthrie has valuable experience in club channel marketing and sales from his time at Barber Foods, where he served as the Club Channel Marketing & Sales Manager from 2003 to 2008. During his 5-year tenure, he focused on increasing sales and market share within club channels, employing targeted marketing strategies to reach and engage club store customers effectively.
Trade Marketing Expertise at Colgate-Palmolive
Between 1993 and 1998, Brian Guthrie worked at Colgate-Palmolive as the Trade Marketing Manager for Oral Care in Boston, MA. His role revolved around trade marketing, where he developed and executed marketing strategies to promote oral care products. His efforts contributed to the company’s market positioning and success in the oral care segment.
Education in Business Management and Public Communications
Brian Guthrie completed a double major in Management and Public Communications, earning a BA from Curry College from 1994 to 1996. Concurrently, he attended Harvard Extension School, achieving a graduate-level education in Business Management. This solid educational foundation has equipped him with the skills necessary for his extensive career in the CPG industry.