SR PRODUCT (BRAND) MANAGER (Hybrid)

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormick & Company, Incorporated in Hunt Valley, MD, is seeking a Senior Product (Brand) Manager for the North America CPD Marketing team, supporting Frank's RedHot and Cholula. Hybrid work model based in our Global Headquarters.

You will lead strategic growth initiatives, manage product lifecycles, and influence cross-functional teams to meet US/Canada sales goals. Strong leadership and market analysis skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• 7+ years in consumer-packaged goods marketing or closely related field.
• 3+ years with syndicated databases, market research, and brand planning.
• Strong cross-functional leadership across teams and projects.
• Ability to guide, influence, and present to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic growth initiatives for Hot Sauces brands in US and Canada.
• Lead product life cycle, SKU optimization, and commercialization strategy.
• Own P&L for assigned segments and drive profitable growth.
• Collaborate with Global Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain.
• Prepare commercial plans and present to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing or related field

Tools

Syndicated databases

Market research

Brand planning

Job description

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McCormick & Company, Inc., a world leader in the spice, flavor and seasonings industry, is seeking a full time Sr Product (Brand) Manager on theNorth America CPD Marketing teamsupporting Hot Sauces (Frank's RedHot and Cholula). This new hire will work in our Global Headquarters in a hybrid capacity, based in Hunt Valley, MD. The Sr Product Manager will report to a Marketing Director.

With more than $5 billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry – retail outlets, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. We create differentiating flavors consumers prefer with unmatched quality, science, innovation and service. Every day, no matter where or what you eat, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. McCormick makes every m'soment and meal better™

As a company recognized for exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick offers a wide variety of benefits, programs and services. Benefits include, but are not limited to, tuition assistance, medical, dental, vision, disability, group life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid holidays and vacations.

ThisSenior Product (Brand) Managerwillbe primarily responsible for developing and executing strategic growth initiatives for McCormick & Co’s Hot Sauce brands in the US and Canada (Frank’s RedHot and Cholula) to achieve short- and long-term sales goals.Responsibilities of this position include the development and implementation of marketing plans for product segments that support McCormick’s net sales and profit objectives:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for supporting & developing the profitable growth of Cholula and Frank’s RedHot brands in the US and Canada
• Manage product life cycle including SKU optimization, new product business case development, and commercialization strategy & oversight
• Responsible for the profitability, promotion, pricing, packaging, distribution, merchandising, research, and new product plan for new and existing segments
• Partner with Design and other category business teams to develop brand growth plans and help execute cross-category platform innovation
• Strong analytical skills & demonstrated ability to analyze business performance, diagnose challenges & deliver actionable insights for growth
• Manage P&L of segment(s) to achieve top and bottom-line goals via strategic product choices, Waste management, and CCI strategies
• Identify communication needs and partner with Global Marketing organization to develop & influence paid and owned media strategy
• Prepare commercial plans and present to senior leadership and external partners as needed for alignment
• Provide strategic and tactical coordination with Global Marketing, eCommerce, Culinary, Graphics, Legal, Consumer Insights, Sales, Finance, Procurement and Supply
• Work autonomously and take ownership for continued skill development

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
• Minimum of 7 years demonstrated relevant skills and results in consumer-packaged goods marketing or closely related field
• 3+ experience in syndicated databases, market research, business and brand planning, advertising, finance, promotional activities, and consumer communications
• Strong project leadership experience with ability to manage cross-functional teams and multiple projects
• Sound understanding of concepts, principles and practices in Marketing (functional expert) and a basic knowledge in other areas including Sales, Finance and Supply Chain
• Developed communication and diplomacy skills required to guide, influence, and convince others (internal and external); often customer-facing; interactions with senior leadership.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, communication and teamwork skills

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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, protectedveteran 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.