Associate Product Manager specializing in the Gourmet Portfolio at McCormick. Focused on business analysis and leading strategic marketing activities to achieve profitability.
Responsibilities
Provide business analysis, insight generation, and lead strategic marketing activities for the McCormick Gourmet Portfolio
Responsible for profitability, promotion, pricing, packaging, distribution, merchandising, research, and new product plan for the Gourmet segment
Develop and implement marketing plans for product segments that support McCormick’s net sales and profit objectives
Provide analysis of and recommendations relating to product offerings and business results
Understand competitive brands and provide action plans to address threats
Understand and identify challenges and opportunities at key customers
Develop and execute plans that address key issues and opportunities for the segments
Execute promotional calendars consistent with the marketing plans
Execute product line optimizations and cost savings initiatives
Independently lead cross functional teams and agencies for new product development, graphics updates, and/or new initiatives to grow the business
Deliver monthly business analysis for shipment pacing and forecasting through pre-commercial review reports to senior marketing
Prepare 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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