CATEGORY ANALYST

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; Cockeysville (MD); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Flexible work options

Diversity leadership awards

Wellbeing programs

Health insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

McCormick & Company, Incorporated in Hunt Valley, Maryland, seeks a Category Analyst in a Hybrid (50/50) role to support category management and brand growth strategies. You will help develop category stories, conduct market research, and assist with assortment, merchandising and pricing for key accounts.

The ideal candidate will bring a Bachelor’s in business-related field and 2+ years in sales, marketing, or analytics, with strong Excel/PowerPoint proficiency and effective cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Management or related field.
• 2 years’ experience in a Sales, Marketing or Analyst role.
• Proven skills in analytics, brand insight and category planogram design.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills; relocate if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed category and brand insight.
• Regular business performance reporting and tracking.
• Assist with assortment, merchandising and pricing recommendations for South & Southeast accounts.
• Category team analytical & administrative support (business reviews, database management).
• Provide market insights from local and global market trends and shopper research techniques.
• Engage with internal and external sales teams on category presentations.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Category management

Market research

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Management or related field

Tools

MS Office

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 a Category Analystimmediately 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:

• Career growth opportunities
• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
• We prioritize our communities and the planet we share. We are proud to be awarded as a Diversity Inc. Top 50 company for Diversity and have multiple Sustainability awards (ranking #22 in the World and #1 in Food Products)
• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness

POSITION OVERVIEW

This Category Analyst is a resource to provide in-depth analysis to determine category strategy and opportunities. The successful candidate will assist the category management team in the development and execution of category and brand growth stories, category reviews, shelving and modular plans, provide market insights through the collection of relevant local and global market trends and shopper research techniques. This position will support the Category Manager II in all functions of the category management process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide detailed category and brand insight.
• Regular business performance reporting and tracking.
• Assist with development and implementation of assortment, merchandising and pricing recommendation for direct South & Southeast accounts.
• Category Team analytical & administrative support (Business reviews, database management, etc.).
• Provide market insights through the collection of relevant local and global market trends and shopper research techniques.
• Engages directly with internal and external sales teams on category presentations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Marketing, Management or related field
• 2 years’ experience in a Sales, Marketing or Analyst role
• Must have demonstrated skills working on projects and analytic analysis, including brand insight and category planogram design
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Power Point, and Word
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Must be self‑motivated, possess excellent communication and organization skills, project a professional image, and interact effectively with all levels within the organization
• Interest and ability to relocate as necessary
• Excellent verbal and written presentation skills, with the ability to analyze and understand the data and then effectively communicate those insights to both internal and external audiences

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience utilizing data: POS, Retailer Specific, Panel, and other consumer‑based data providers

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.

WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?

United by flavor. Driven by results.

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.