SR BRAND/PRODUCT MANAGER

About the position

McCormick is looking to hire a Senior Product/Brand Manager immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. The Senior Brand/Product Manager, Mayonesa leads the P&L management and in-market results for the US McCormick Mayonesa business. This candidate will collaborate cross-functionally to lead the development and execution of the commercial agenda in alignment with operating plans. This includes driving broader awareness and trial for Mayonesa to maintain it as a high growth business for McCormick.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivery of NS and OP. Sets and delivers the financial forecast, with responsibility for accuracy and bias throughout the year.
• Manages P&L choices impacting Cost of Selling, Cost of Goods Sold and Marketing Investments.
• Responsible for delivering in-market goals such as sales, share and HHP.
• Responsible for leading cross-functional teams on a fast-growing brand.
• Collaborates closely with commercial functions to enable the commercial agenda.
• Responsible for partnership with our Joint Venture team to ensure forecast visibility and supply reliability.
• Responsible for consumer and business strategies for long-term, transformational growth in line with company strategies.
• Owns Mayonesa annual planning and works in close partnership with Trade Marketing to drive customer excitement behind these strategies and sell them externally.
• Responsible for team delivery of marketing plans to drive trial.
• Develops briefs for integrated communications, creative, global branding/design, market research and R&D.
• Responsible for driving broader awareness and appeal of the Mayonesa product among the general population to maintain high rate of growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in marketing or related discipline
• A minimum of 4 years of marketing and/or sales experience
• Expert level understanding of practices in Marketing and Consumer insights and sound understanding in areas including Sales, Finance and Supply Chain
• Demonstrated results in consumer-packaged goods brand management, finance, promotional activities and consumer communications
• Strong strategic thinking, communication, influencing and teamwork skills
• Strong analytical and business tracking skills to deliver clear data-based recommendations and forecasts
• Project leadership experience with ability to manage multiple projects and bring innovation to market
• Experience developing and managing direct reports

Nice-to-haves

• Fluent in Spanish

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth opportunities
• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness
• Tuition assistance
• 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