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 an Associate Trade Marketing Manager for Baking, Grinders and Gourmet Garden immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity 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

The Associate Trade Marketing Manager I for Baking, Grinders and Gourmet Garden bridges Field Sales and Marketing, leading strategic sales promotion plans and resolving issues to support national business goals and achieve sales and profit targets.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage a portfolio ranging in $50-$200MM in annual sales (we can adjust by desk) (new)
Participate in the annual brand planning process. Own translating strategic direction from Marketing (annual and ad hoc) into National and market Category/Brand specific strategies for deployment to Field Sales for execution. (need to adjust by desk – Bag 1 is brands, while bag 2 is category)
Actively provide insights to and participate in joint planning sessions with Field Sales (managers and brokers) to ensure one comprehensive plan.
Assists in developing incremental marketing/trade funds programs and launch these programs to the Field Sales Team
Helps resolve a variety, often unique, Sales and Customer issues related to deal economics, sales, production, supply chain, and/or marketing.
Aids with development and coordination of Sales and Customer initiatives/plans related to new products introductions, including but not limited to complete Innovation Sell Decks
Participate in new item and promotion forecast to ensure customer service needs are met; includes working with Marketing and Supply Chain via the IBP process.
Deliver monthly and ad hoc reporting for trade, innovation and other business needs.
Assist in managing inventory and production needs as necessary.
Manages the forecast and tracking of display vehicles.
Work along with the Marketing, Category Management, Revenue Management and other cross functional partners on strategic initiatives related to major customer sales opportunities.
May have the opportunity to manage a summer intern.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Analytics or other related fields
3+ years of consumer product good experience with at least 1 year of direct customer selling experience
Valid driver’s license
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Must be proficient in Microsoft office including PowerPoint and excel
Must be able to work with large data sets including pulling and interrupting data independently
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Will be required to present to large groups of people virtually and in person
Excellent planning and organizational skills. Will be required to manage multiple projects at the same time while managing day to day tasks and objectives

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of 2 years of Category Management experience is strongly preferred

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

Base Salary: $87,910 - $153,870.

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

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.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Analytics or other related fields
3+ years of consumer product good experience with at least 1 year of direct customer selling experience
Valid driver’s license
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Must be proficient in Microsoft office including PowerPoint and excel
Must be able to work with large data sets including pulling and interrupting data independently
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Will be required to present to large groups of people virtually and in person
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Will be required to manage multiple projects at the same time while managing day to day tasks and objectives

Benefits

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
Base Salary: $87,910 - $153,870
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

Responsibilities

The Associate Trade Marketing Manager I for Baking, Grinders and Gourmet Garden bridges Field Sales and Marketing, leading strategic sales promotion plans and resolving issues to support national business goals and achieve sales and profit targets
Manage a portfolio ranging in $50-$200MM in annual sales (we can adjust by desk) (new)
Participate in the annual brand planning process
Own translating strategic direction from Marketing (annual and ad hoc) into National and market Category/Brand specific strategies for deployment to Field Sales for execution
(need to adjust by desk – Bag 1 is brands, while bag 2 is category)
Actively provide insights to and participate in joint planning sessions with Field Sales (managers and brokers) to ensure one comprehensive plan
Assists in developing incremental marketing/trade funds programs and launch these programs to the Field Sales Team
Helps resolve a variety, often unique, Sales and Customer issues related to deal economics, sales, production, supply chain, and/or marketing
Aids with development and coordination of Sales and Customer initiatives/plans related to new products introductions, including but not limited to complete Innovation Sell Decks
Participate in new item and promotion forecast to ensure customer service needs are met; includes working with Marketing and Supply Chain via the IBP process
Deliver monthly and ad hoc reporting for trade, innovation and other business needs
Assist in managing inventory and production needs as necessary
Manages the forecast and tracking of display vehicles
Work along with the Marketing, Category Management, Revenue Management and other cross functional partners on strategic initiatives related to major customer sales opportunities
May have the opportunity to manage a summer intern

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