Associate Product Manager focusing on business analysis and strategic marketing for McCormick. Leading marketing activities and collaborating with teams to achieve profitability for the Gourmet Portfolio.
Responsibilities
Responsible for business analysis, insight generation, and leading strategic marketing activities for the McCormick Gourmet Portfolio to achieve short- and long-term share goals
Overall responsibility for profitability, promotion, pricing, packaging, distribution, merchandising, research and new product plan for the Gourmet segment
Development and implementation of marketing plans for product segments that support McCormick’s net sales and profit objectives
Providing analysis of and recommendations relating to product offerings and business results
Understanding competitive brands and providing action plans to address threats
Understanding and identifying challenges and opportunities at key customers
Development and execution of plans that address key issues and opportunities for the segments
Execution of promotional calendars consistent with the marketing plans
Execution of product line optimizations and cost savings initiatives
Independently leading cross functional teams and agencies for new product development, graphics updates, and/or new initiatives to grow the business
Delivering monthly business analysis for shipment pacing and forecasting through pre-commercial review reports to senior marketing
Preparing monthly consumption analysis of key programs and recommendations through the monthly business process reports to senior marketing
Requirements
Degree in Marketing or closely related business discipline
Ideally 1-2 year’s experience in marketing or a related field (preferably in CPG)
Strong understanding of Excel, data analysis (Circana – POS & Panel), and financial analysis
Good written communication and presentation skills
Strong leadership, creativity and problem-solving skills with a bias for action
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and motivate a team to achieve results
Demonstrated excellent results in professional positions that indicate interest and capability for the role
Demonstrated success leading and championing business recommendations for senior management
Consumer products experience preferred but not required
Experience leading cross-functional teams a plus
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Career growth opportunities
Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness
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