McCormick & Company is a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments. They are seeking an entry level Associate Product (Brand) Manager for the McCormick Gourmet Portfolio, responsible for business analysis, insight generation, and leading strategic marketing activities to achieve share goals.
Responsibilities
- Providing analysis of and recommendations relating to product offerings and business results
- Understanding competitive brands and providing action plans to address threats
- Understanding and identifying challenges and opportunities at key customers
- Development and execution of plans that address key issues and opportunities for the segments
- Execution of promotional calendars consistent with the marketing plans
- Execution of product line optimizations and cost savings initiatives
- Independently leading cross functional teams and agencies (project management) for new product development, graphics updates, and/or new initiatives to grow the business
- Delivering monthly business analysis for shipment pacing and forecasting through pre-commercial review reports to senior marketing
- Preparing monthly consumption analysis of key programs and recommendations through the monthly business process reports to senior marketing
Skills
- Degree in Marketing or closely related business discipline
- Ideally 1-2 year's experience in marketing or a related field (preferably in CPG)
- Strong understanding of Excel, data analysis (Circana – POS & Panel), and financial analysis
- Good written communication and presentation skills
- Strong leadership, creativity and problem-solving skills with a bias for action
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and motivate a team to achieve results
- Demonstrated excellent results in professional positions that indicate interest and capability for the role
- Demonstrated success leading and championing business recommendations for senior management
- Consumer products experience preferred but not required
- Experience leading cross-functional teams a plus
Benefits
- 401k
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Competitive compensation
- Career growth opportunities
- Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
- Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness
- Tuition assistance
- 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
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