Category Management Intern

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is seeking a full-time Category Management Intern in Hunt Valley, Maryland located at the Global Corporate Headquarters. This is a 10-week internship (June 2 - August 8, 2025) which requires 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Launch your career with a Global Leader in Flavor

At McCormick, you'll join us in “Saving the World From Boring Food” and fulfill your desire to be a part of something bigger than yourself.  Employees throughout our global corporation are united by two things - a passion for flavor and driving results. People are drawn to McCormick because of a culture that challenges them to reach their full potential.

Our 10 week Summer Internship Program in Hunt Valley, MD allows college students to get a glimpse into what it's like to be a part of the McCormick family - rich in flavor, culture, and employee empowerment.

During your time as an Intern you will sharpen your leadership skills, work on real-world challenges, and collaborate with the best leaders in the industry.  You will also have the opportunity to network with executives, participate in social events with other interns, and give back to the community. We are looking for the next generation of problem solvers to drive change within McCormick.  Are you up for the challenge?

PLEASE NOTE : Candidates who require visa sponsorship for employment now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

As part of the Category Management team, you'll help ensure the success of retail execution for the McCormick Consumer Products Organization. As a leader across spices, seasonings, condiments and more, we are responsible for driving the execution of strategic initiatives and customer activations in partnership with our sales and broker teams.  Through this internship, you'll get exposure to business-critical projects, data analysis and strategy development, and personal and team leadership opportunities, while working with cross functional team members in sales, marketing, finance, and third-party brokers.  A successful candidate will have a natural curiosity, willingness to learn, and the ability to engage and influence a diverse group of colleagues - all to drive positive business results.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This Field Category Management Intern will help oversee the sales execution of McCormick programs and assist the Field Sales Category Manager identify gaps and opportunities for improved business results.  Candidates should have the desire to learn various skills associated with Sales and be flexible and open to all assignments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with internal and external partners to identify opportunities and needs at grocery and mass merchants that would enable step change and growth to accelerate our path to best in class in-store retail execution.
• Analyze methodologies by which we measure value, and the overall tools and solutions we use to measure, manage and communicate our initiatives; make recommendations for future improvements.
• Participate in retail store audits, category resets, business reviews and other customer level needs.
• Other projects as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program, rising Junior or Senior, with a target graduation date between December 2025 and May 2026
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in a Business, Marketing, Communications, Analytics, or related field
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to filter, prioritize, analyze and validate complex information to develop strategies
• Ability to work independently, learn new tasks, solve problems, and show strong self-motivation and initiative
• Must be able to prioritize and balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization and external customers

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.