Sr. Associate Product Management BFS

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 Sr. Associate Product (Brand) Manager immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. This role serves as the primary point of contact for product plans across the Cattlemen’s®, French’s®, Zatarain’s®, Thai Kitchen®, and Simply Asia® brands.

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:

The Sr. Associate Product Manager is responsible for developing and executing marketing plans that drive sales volume and profit growth for the Branded Food Service Condiments, Sauces & Convenient Meals portfolio. This role serves as the primary point of contact for product plans across the Cattlemen’s®, French’s®, Zatarain’s®, Thai Kitchen®, and Simply Asia® brands. It requires close collaboration with Customer Marketing, Commercialization, Finance, Supply Chain, Product Development, Sales, Consumer & Market Insights, Global Marketing, and external partners to deliver growth-driving initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze market data, sales trends, competitive activity, and new product distribution to inform business plans and recommend improvements.
• Develop, execute, and analyze action plans and marketing activities to address key business issues and opportunities and drive category growth.
• Independently lead cross-functional teams to execute new product launches, product improvements, and cost reductions.
• Monitor the effectiveness of new item distribution and recommend improvements as appropriate.
• Provide the sales team with presentations, tools, and materials to drive demand, collaborating with commercial functions to deliver output as needed.
• Deliver impactful, strategic presentations to leadership and other internal partners with actionable recommendations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA in Marketing or related field
• 2+ years of consumer retail or branded food service industry experience. 
• Demonstrated ability to be a dynamic self-starter, to work independently and apply sound judgment to solve complex problems
• Strong understanding of concepts, principles and practices in Marketing
• Strong business acumen, including how key drivers impact business, how to deliver against KPIs
• Strong analytical thinking needed to resolve issues in a variety of complex situations, leveraging analyses with interpretive thinking to define problems and develop innovative solutions
• Proven ability to build a strong internal network and collaborate effectively, especially with sales teams, to problem-solve and deliver strategic solutions
• Ability to lead internal and external teams to ensure collaboration, alignment and efficient resource management to successfully achieve objectives
• Strong oral and written communication skills including ability to present, influence, and communicate with customers and senior management
• Strong communication and influencing skills, able to present and engage effectively with stakeholders, customers, and senior management using appropriate trade terminology

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. 

Base Salary: $74,330 - $130,080

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