Chris Howe
About Chris Howe
Chris Howe is an Associate Manager in Category and Shopper Leadership at SC Johnson, based in Boise, Idaho. He has a background in marketing and extensive experience in category management and merchandising architecture.
Current Role at SC Johnson
Chris Howe is currently the Associate Manager of Category and Shopper Leadership at SC Johnson, stationed in Boise, Idaho, United States. His responsibilities include supporting the Air Care and Pest Control business segments for Albertsons Companies. His role focuses on driving category strategies that enhance shopper experience and optimize product placement.
Previous Experience at SMART
Before joining SC Johnson, Chris Howe held the role of Senior Team Leader, Category Leadership & Merchandising Architecture at Advantage's SMARTeam. Serving the company for 10 years from 2010 to 2020, he was instrumental in leading a team of 15 individuals. His work involved strategic consulting, category management, and developing merchandising architecture.
Early Career Roles
Chris Howe has a diverse early career background. He worked as a Marketing Intern at Knitting Factory Entertainment in 2009 for 9 months and as an Intern at Enterprise Rent-A-Car from 2008 to 2009 for 1 year. He also earned experience as a Front Desk Agent at Ameritel Inns from 2007 to 2008 for 11 months, and briefly at the Portland Trail Blazers in a mentorship role in 2005.
Education at Boise State University
Chris Howe pursued his higher education at Boise State University, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. His academic tenure stretched from 2005 to 2009. During this period, he acquired foundational skills and knowledge essential for his future roles in category leadership and shopper marketing.
Collaboration with Boise State University
Chris Howe has maintained a strong relationship with his alma mater, Boise State University. He collaborated with the institution to develop a course curriculum focused on Category Management. Additionally, he has taken on teaching responsibilities and guided students through their final projects in this domain, contributing to the academic growth of future professionals.