Category Manager I (remote)

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 Category Manager I reporting to a Category Director.    Please note this is a Field Base position that can be remote as long as it is based in either AR, AZ, CA, GA, IL, IN, LA, MD, MO, MS, NJ, NM, OH, TX.    The candidate must be able to work the Eastern Time Zone hours if located in another time zone.   

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

POSITION OVERVIEW

This Category Manager I is a resource to provide in-depth analysis to determine category strategy and opportunities.  The successful candidate will assist the sales team in the development and execution of category and brand growth stories, category reviews, shelving and modular plans, provide market insights through the collection of relevant local and global market trends and shopper research techniques.  This position is customer-facing and works closely with the sales team and our broker partner, in the field. The candidate is required to have in-depth knowledge of category management principles or transferable skills related to data analytics and/or selling.  The Category Manager I  will be responsible for managing our broker relationship and ensuring effective Ways of Working to maximize capacity of our broker partner and deliver against McCormick’s goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide detailed category and brand insight in a succinct and accurate story format.
• Regular and accurate business performance reporting.
• Assist with development and implementation of assortment, merchandising and pricing recommendation for various accounts.
• Creating a narrative by transforming data points into compelling visuals.
• Category Team analytical & administrative support (Business reviews, database management, monthly reporting, etc.).
• Provide market insights through the collection of relevant local and global market trends and shopper research techniques.
• Engages directly with internal and external sales teams on category presentations.
• Broker Management

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Marketing, Management or related field
• Minimum of 4+ years’ experience in a Category management, Sales, Marketing or Analyst role within a CPG company.
• Must have demonstrated skills working on projects and analytic analysis, including brand insight and category planogram design
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Power Point, and Word
• Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently on Category Management projects
• Must be self-motivated, possess excellent communication and organizational skills, project a professional image, and interact effectively with all levels within the organization
• Interest and ability to relocate as necessary
• Willingness to travel for meetings, <25%
• Excellent verbal and written presentation skills, with the ability to analyze and understand the data and then effectively communicate those insights to both internal and external audiences

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Direct customer experience
• Broker Management
• Internship
• Experience utilizing data:  POS, Retailer Specific, Panel and other consumer-based data providers

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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.