Senior Manager Corporate Events

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 Senior Manager Corporate Events immediately at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. 

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

• Presents to and communicates directly with Corporate leadership clients such as our CEO, Management Committee members, Investor Relations, other Functions, Board of Directors and Global Council Leads to plan and oversee the details of major events and meetings.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams and departments and leads the event briefing process to ensure business needs, timelines and key deliverables are met.
• Manages the strategic planning, execution and oversight of in-person and virtual corporate events.  This includes the Annual shareholders meeting, Global DEI Town Hall, Charity Day, BOD meetings, Global General Meetings, Unsung Heroes Event as well as major company celebrations.
• Manages and develops direct reports and/or contractors, key vendor partners and agency relationships.
• Oversees the negotiation of contracts for facilities, travel, entertainment, security, ground transportation, catering/menu selections, audio-visual, off site meals and activities and any other special requirements to ensure timely, on budget results.
• Monitors event metrics, identifying and recommending methods for continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management or Public Relations
• 10+ Years of experience planning small and large corporate events
• Demonstrated effectiveness dealing with multiple stakeholders including vendors, suppliers, event companies, chefs, employees, leadership etc
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, ability to work with teams and key clients, strong independent thinking and decision making skills are critical, ability to work under pressure and strong desire to produce results.
• Ability to lead and influence without direct authority
• Must be able to work across functions, in a highly matrixed environment
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Ability to quickly gain strong understanding and knowledge of the McCormick Culture and our vision for the future as well as how to get things done at McCormick in an efficient and effective way
• Ensures deadlines are met for key stakeholders.
• Proactively addresses challenges and makes recommendations
• Performs well under pressure for big events, complex issues.

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. 

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Base Salary: $103,520 - $181,150

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