SR PRODUCT (BRAND) MANAGER - Gourmet Garden

McCormick & Company; Cockeysville (MD); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

Paid time off

Total Rewards programs

Job summary

McCormick & Company is seeking a Senior Product Manager for Gourmet Garden at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. This hybrid role leads end-to-end brand management, including P&L ownership, portfolio strategy, and cross-functional execution to drive growth and share in a dynamic CPG environment.

Responsibilities include developing annual brand plans, lifecycle management, innovation, pricing, and go-to-market launches, while collaborating with Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Supply

Qualifications

• University degree in Marketing or Business Management is required.
• 7+ years of Marketing experience, preferably in the CPG industry.
• Experience with forecasting, advertising, market research, consumer & trade promotion, P&L management and business planning.
• Expertise in syndicated databases, market research, business planning, media planning, finance, promotional activities and consumer communications.

Responsibilities

• Own full P&L accountability for Gourmet Garden and deliver revenue and profit growth.
• Develop and present the annual brand plan to divisional leadership.
• Drive portfolio strategy, lifecycle management, and pricing strategy.
• Lead end-to-end commercialization from business case to go-to-market launches.
• Analyze data and translate insights into actionable growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with Sales, Trade Marketing, Demand Planning and Supply Chain.
• Partner with Global Marketing on brand standards and advertising.
• Lead cross-functional teams and ensure accountability across initiatives.
• Monitor sales volume, market share and competition to identify opportunities.

Skills

Marketing

Forecasting

Advertising

Market research

P&L management

Business planning

Cross-functional leadership

Education

University degree in Marketing or Business Management

Tools

Syndicated databases

Market research

Media planning

Finance

Promotional activities

Consumer communications

Job description

• Career growth opportunities

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.

Senior Product (Brand) Manager for the Gourmet Garden Business

This is a Hybrid (50/50) capacity opportunity 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

Senior Product Manager – Gourmet Garden

Role Summary

The Senior Product Manager is accountable for the strategic direction, financial performance, and long-term growth of the Gourmet Garden Business. This role leads end-to-end brand management, including P&L ownership, portfolio strategy, innovation, commercialization, and cross-functional execution. The Senior Product Manager partners across Marketing, Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, R&D, and Global teams to deliver sustainable growth, strengthen brand equity, and drive profitable market share gains in a dynamic and competitive CPG environment.

Responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to the following:

• Own full P&L accountability for Gourmet Garden, delivering annual revenue, profit, and share sufficiency through disciplined financial and brand management.
• Lead the development of a comprehensive annual brand plan for presentation and alignment to divisional leadership, identifying pillars for growth and gaining buy in from cross-functional partners.
• Drive portfolio strategy and lifecycle management, including innovation pipeline development, renovation, SKU optimization, pricing strategy, and disciplined resource allocation to maximize return on investment.
• Lead end-to-end commercialization, from business case development and consumer validation to go-to-market execution, ensuring on-time, on-budget launches with strong in-market performance.
• Analyze syndicated data, competitive activity, consumer insights, and financial performance to identify risks and opportunities; translate insights into clear, actionable growth initiatives.
• Partner closely with Sales and Trade Marketing to develop customer-ready selling stories and promotional strategies
• Collaborate with Demand Planning and Supply Chain to deliver accurate volume forecasts
• Partner with Global Marketing on brand standards, positioning, advertising, packaging, and consumer research to ensure consistency and effectiveness.
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams, providing clear direction, resolving trade-offs, and ensuring accountability across complex initiatives.
• Closely monitor and analyze sales volume, market share and competition to provide actionable insights and recommendations for improvement

Qualifications Required

• University degree in Marketing or Business Management
• Minimum of 7+ years of Marketing experience, preferably in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
• Demonstrated relevant skills & results in forecasting, advertising, market research, consumer & trade promotion, P&L management and business planning required
• Expertise in syndicated databases, market research, business planning, media planning, finance, promotional activities and consumer communications
• Sound understanding of concepts, principles and practices in Marketing and a basic understanding of other areas including Sales, Finance and Supply Chain
• Understanding of the industry sector and competitive landscape
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and developed diplomacy skills required to guide, influence & convince others; strong relationship with Sales and external customers and agencies
• Financially savvy, with ability to manage costs and resource allocations across business segments

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

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.

Base Salary: $122,000 to $173,500

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:

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