Cheri Younghans
About Cheri Younghans
Cheri Younghans is an Associate Manager at SC Johnson, specializing in Category & Shopper Leadership for Target in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Current Role at SC Johnson
Cheri Younghans is currently serving as the Associate Manager, Category & Shopper Leadership at SC Johnson, specifically focused on the Target account in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her role includes using consumer behavior insights and fact-based selling strategies to drive profitability. She is known for her high-energy and execution-minded leadership style, which plays a critical role in navigating challenging business climates and fostering strong relationships within the industry.
Previous Experience at Nestlé Purina
From 2018 to 2020, Cheri Younghans worked at Nestlé Purina North America as a Category Manager on the Target Team. During her two-year tenure, she was responsible for leveraging consumer behavior insights and fact-based selling to enhance category performance. This period allowed her to refine her expertise in shopper trends and productivity, making her a valuable asset to the team.
Experience at PepsiCo North American Nutrition
Cheri Younghans held two key roles at PepsiCo North American Nutrition. From 2017 to 2018, she was an Account Manager, and from 2015 to 2017, she served as a Category Manager. In both positions, she focused on applying insights into shopper behavior to drive sales and category growth. Her ability to lead through challenging business environments and develop strong industry relationships was a hallmark of her time at PepsiCo.
Career Beginnings at 3M
Cheri Younghans began her career at 3M, where she worked in Category Management from 1995 to 2010. During her 15-year tenure, she developed a deep understanding of consumer behaviors and fact-based selling techniques to support profit growth. This long-term position allowed her to build a solid foundation in category and shopper leadership, setting the stage for her future roles in the industry.
Educational Background
Cheri Younghans holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from St. Mary's University. Her educational background provided her with a thorough understanding of business principles, which she has applied throughout her career in various category management and leadership roles.