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Product (Brand) Manager I

Geneva, IL, US, 60134

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

 

We are looking to hire a Product/Brand Manager immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, MD or Geneva, IL. 

 

What We Bring To The Table:

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Career growth opportunities

• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness

• Tuition assistance

 

The Product (Brand) Manager responsibilities include strategic design as well as execution of sales enablement initiatives to support Beverage & Health business unit growth, business development, and other related activities to support meeting sales and profit objectives (including tradeshows and industry events.) This role will translate consumer and market insights into customer-facing engagement enablers.

 

Responsiblities

  • Identify and implement growth initiatives and segment trend forecasting
  • Design and develop proactive flavor marketing platform tools and campaigns
  • Support development of customer revenue cycle for key segments
  • Support Demo Ideation with Technical team
  • Provide strategic and tactical coordination with internal partners such as sales, global marketing, culinary, and sensory, as well as potential external vendors
  • Develop compelling customer communication (story building and telling) that connects market and consumer data to the customer and relevant solutions and generate sales pipeline growth.
  • Present to customers and key internal stakeholders

 

Qualifications

  • BA in Marketing, Communications, or related discipline

 
  • Demonstrated relevant skills and experiences (3-5 years) in CPG, Food or Beverage industries, ingredient or food service marketing, or related field.
  • Experience includes project leadership, strategic thinking, communication, teamwork, project leadership, using syndicated databases, event planning, graphic design/digital design and telling compelling stories through the planning, researching, designing, and presenting visually appealing PowerPoint presentations.
  • Affinity to Food & Beverage space.  
  • Strong project leadership experience with ability to manage multiple projects.  
  • Sound understanding of concepts, principles and practices in Marketing (functional expert) and a basic knowledge in other areas including Sales, Finance and Supply Chain.
  • Deep understanding of the industry sector and competitive landscape.
  • Developed communication and diplomacy skills required to guide, influence, and convince others (internal and external); often customer-facing; interactions with senior leadership. 
  • Leads projects that support both Marketing and Sales objectives under tight timelines with competing priorities. 
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel.
  • Up to 25% up travel required

 

#LI-SM1

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future. 

 

Base Salary: $87,910 - $153,870.

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:

 

- Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits

 

- Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support

 

- Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans

 

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

 

 

WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?

United by flavor. Driven by results.

As a McCormick employee you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.


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