Sr. Product Manager (HYBRID)
MISSISSAUGA, ON, CA, L5S 1S7 LONDON, ON, CA, N6A 4Z2
McCormick Canada continues its long track record of growth and is a respected leader in the spice, seasoning, flavouring and specialty food industry. Our consumer products division serves retail grocery customers and emerging channels with Club House, Billy Bee and McCormick products, while our Custom Flavour Solutions division serves food service distributors and other respected food manufacturers across Canada. McCormick Canada is part of the world leader in spice and seasonings, McCormick & Company Inc.
The Power of People is one of our five pillars. It has been the foundation for McCormick's success for decades. There is something inspiring about working at McCormick. We have created an unusually dedicated workforce by fostering a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values. Without our employees, our success is not possible. Our commitment to our customers, our consumers and our employees is unsurpassed.
McCormick Canada is looking for a Sr Product Manager to join the Consuimer Products Division; this role can be based out of either our Mississauga, ON or London, ON offices. The Sr. Product Manager will be responsible for the in-year delivery and developing growth strategies to meet ambitious growth and share goals for the Canadian business. The role supports eCommerce, Club, and Dollar Channels across Canada and will lead collaboration efforts with sales to accomplish stated goals. This position is a key role in a fast paced environment, requiring ability to prioritize and influence key stakeholders across brand marketing, sales, supply chain, design and development partners. This role is responsible for one direct report.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop in-depth knowledge of our customers in Alternate Channels to create customer level growth strategies that align with both McCormick’s growth ambitions and the needs and strategies of our customers.
- Manage day to day customer requests and prioritize to effectively deliver goals
- Report monthly and ad hoc as needed on business performance and identify key insights that will be the foundation for forecasting and establishing effective growth strategies
- Establish priorities for sales and develop compelling content to gain distribution and accomplish customer level goals
- Lead product/packaging, communication and pricing projects through cross-functional partners to deliver growth goals.
- Demonstrate operational expertise and understanding of McCormick ways of working and processes to effectively lead cross functional teams
- Recommend and deliver presentations to sales, customers, and senior leadership for alignment on key strategies
- Coaching and development of one direct reports
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, or related field required
- 5 years of consumer packaged goods marketing experience including proven history on growth strategy development
- Results focused individual who thrives in fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to effectively prioritize workload for self and team against desired results
- Experience managing and developing direct reports
- Experience leading cross functional teams, strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
- Strong leadership, strategic thinking, communication, analytical skills with a bias for action
- Strong analytical skills as well as evaluative judgement based on the analysis of factual and qualitative information in complex or novel situations
- Demonstrated success leading and championing business plan recommendations for senior management
- Demonstrated understanding of:
- Marketing procedures and concepts
- How the team interacts and integrates with others in accomplishing objectives
- Competitive landscape and implications to the segment and business
- Required business acumen that goes beyond Marketing
- Good understanding of syndicated retail data analysis (Nielsen), financial analysis, business planning, market research
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of experience working in or supporting Club/Alternate Channels
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