ASSOCIATE PRODUCT (BRAND) MANAGER

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; Cockeysville (MD); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Job summary

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is seeking an Associate Product (Brand) Manager to drive the Ingredients (Herbs & Spices) portfolio from the Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. This hybrid role partners with Finance, Procurement, Sales, and R&D to deliver impactful business results and growth.

The ideal candidate will have a Marketing/Business background with at least one year in related roles, excellent analytical and communication skills, and the ability to influence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• At least one year of experience in marketing, product management, or related field; CPG experience preferred.
• Highly organized with strong project management and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical capabilities, including Excel, financial analysis, and data-driven decision making.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect market dynamics to customer and portfolio decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive results without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis and recommendations related to portfolio performance, product offerings, pricing strategy, customer opportunities, and business results.
• Partner with Sales, Sales Operations, and Pricing teams to support customer opportunities, including code matching, RFP evaluation, product selection, and commercialization recommendations.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and build partnerships across Procurement, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, Commercialization, Demand Planning, and R&D.
• Monitor customer needs, commodity markets, industry trends, and competitive activity to identify risks and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of key commodity markets and communicate impacts to stakeholders.
• Support forecasting, portfolio planning, business case development, pricing strategy, and P&L analysis.
• Develop and communicate updates, analyses, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Create customer-facing presentations, value propositions, and business recommendations for growth.

Skills

Marketing knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business

Tools

Excel

Job description

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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 Product (Brand) Manager supporting Ingredients (Herbs & Spices). This is a Hybrid (50/50) capacity role 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:

Career growth opportunities

Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

As part of the US Flavor Solutions Food Business Unit, this AssociateProduct (Brand) Managerwillprimarily lead business activities for our Ingredients product line to achieve business goals.Success in this role requires strong cross-functional collaboration and the ability to partner effectively with Finance, Procurement, Sales, Supply Chain, Commercialization, and R&D. The ideal candidate is highly organized, intellectually curious, and capable of managing multiple priorities while influencing stakeholders across the organization.

Responsibilities of this position include implementing business plans for the Ingredients (Herbs & Spices) portfolio to support sales, volume, and profit objectives:

• Provide analysis and recommendations related to portfolio performance, product offerings, pricing strategy, customer opportunities, and business results.
• Partner with Sales, Sales Operations, and Pricing teams to support customer opportunities, including code matching, RFP evaluation, product selection, and commercialization recommendations.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and build strong partnerships across Procurement, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, Commercialization, Demand Planning, and R&D to achieve business objectives.
• Monitor customer needs, commodity markets, industry trends, and competitive activity to identify risks, opportunities, and actionable business recommendations.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of key commodity markets, including cost drivers, supply dynamics, market trends, and financial implications, and communicate business impacts to stakeholders.
• Support forecasting, portfolio planning, business case development, pricing strategy, financial forecasting, and P&L analysis to inform business decisions.
• Develop and communicate business updates, performance analyses, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and other key stakeholders.
• Create customer-facing presentations, value propositions, and business recommendations that support commercial growth and customer engagement.
• Build, shape, and deliver new product and portfolio propositions in partnership with cross-functional subject matter experts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum one year of experience in marketing, business management, product management, sales, finance, procurement, or a related field; CPG experience preferred.
• Highly organized with strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical capabilities, including experience with Excel, financial analysis, business planning, and data-driven decision making.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect commodity market dynamics to customer, pricing, and portfolio decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, influence cross-functional teams, and drive results without direct authority.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with a bias for action.
• Experience presenting recommendations to business leaders and customers.
• Consumer products and/or ingredients industry experience preferred.

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

Base Salary: 63,500 - 108,000 (range potential, not hiring range)

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/ McCormick’s Sales Incentive Bonus (SIB) Plan/ McCormick’s Dividend Program .

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.

WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?

As a McCormick employee you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.