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SR ASSOCIATE PRODUCT MANAGER (hybrid)

HUNT VALLEY, MD, US, 21031

McCormick & Company, Inc., a world leader in the spice, flavor and seasonings industry, is seeking a full time Senior Associate Product  Manager  supporting  assigned brands in US Foodservice.  This new hire will work in a hybrid capacity in our Global Headquarter located in Hunt Valley, MD

 

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 hiring immediately for a Senior Associate Product Manager.

 

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

• We prioritize our communities and the planet we share. We are proud to be awarded as a Diversity Inc. Top 50 company for Diversity and have multiple Sustainability awards (ranking #22 in the World and #1 in Food Products)

• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness

• Tuition assistance

The Sr Associate Product Manager (Customer Marketing) is responsible for planning, directing, executing, and analyzing customer specific marketing programs for assigned brands in US Foodservice. As such, this position will translate strategy into customer specific marketing initiatives and actions for a 1–2-year planning period. The position will participate in the strategic and annual planning as well as day-to-day execution of customer marketing plans for assigned Foodservice brands and portfolios. This position is responsible for leading the execution of major activation events and sponsorships including brand equity driving events, customer events and Trade/Food shows, they will lead a US cross-functional project team related to customer specific initiatives and major events/sponsorships and is accountable and responsible for our customer marketing annual plan and implementation for assigned brands and portfolios.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Creates and executes customer marketing plans to build awareness and brand equity of assigned brands and portfolios and ultimately grow business.
  • Develop annual customer marketing plans for assigned brands and present to divisional leadership.
  • Measure and report key performance indicators.
  • Leads projects across commercial (marketing and sales) and cross-functional teams and provides coordination with internal (i.e., cross functional project teams) and external partners (i.e., agencies, brokers, customers) and presentations to these groups.
  • As such, provides tactical coordination with internal (i.e., cross functional project teams) and external partners (i.e., agencies, brokers, customers) and presentations to these groups Ensures alignment of tactics with volume and profit growth objectives
  • Responsible for customer marketing and promotions management inclusive of major events/sponsorships and forecasting including analysis (us, comp, best in class) and customer & consumer communication

 

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • BA Marketing, Communication, Trade/Shopper Marketing, Event Management, or related field
  • Minimum 3.5 years in CPG, Hospitality, or related field; Understanding of the industry sector and competitive landscape. Affinity to Foodservice or Culinary arts
  • Experience with project leadership, strategic thinking, communication, teamwork, presentations, syndicated databases, event planning and consumer activation
  • Strong understanding of digital activation; Exposure and thought leadership in the digital space and experience in digital path to purchase, Exercises discretion regarding recommendations, data and sources, analytic conclusions, and financial recommendations
  • In-depth understanding of concepts, principles, and practices of marketing or communication, and how own area integrates with other functional areas such as Sales
  • Proficient in MS Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; Salesforce.com experience required
  • Excellent analytical, problem solving, communication & organizational skills required.
  • Ability to engage and inspire others through passion for achieving success; Developed communication & diplomacy skills required to negotiate internally and externally
  • Ability to effectively interact with all levels of management, cross-functional partners, brokers, agencies, and customers
  • Complexity/Project Management-Ability to manage detailed project to tight timeline

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • MBA

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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.

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

 

 

 

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.


Nearest Major Market: Baltimore

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