Hybrid Category Analyst: Market Insights & Growth

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

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