Product Manager I - Grill Mates

McCormick & Company•Hunt Valley, MD

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

McCormick is hiring a Product Manager I to support end-to-end brand management for McCormick Branded Blends, including Grill Mates. The role supports the Senior Brand Manager and Director across forecasting, brand planning, project management, creative briefing, market research, performance analysis, pipeline strategy, innovation, and cross-functional leadership. It is accountable for the full product portfolio across retail, Club, and e-commerce channels. The position is based at McCormick’s Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland, in a hybrid 50/50 arrangement. The Product Manager I supports P&L growth, annual brand-plan development and implementation, growth initiatives, product forecasting, integrated business planning, product lifecycle management, competitive response, business reviews, and innovation and cost-improvement projects. The role also develops product, pricing, and channel recommendations; assesses new-item distribution; provides strategic recommendations to cross-functional teams and senior leadership; and supports creative and media briefing and review with the Global Marketing team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field.
Minimum 4 to 5 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated relevant skills and results in consumer-packaged goods marketing or a closely related field.
Expertise in syndicated databases, market research, business and brand planning, advertising, finance, promotional activities, and consumer communications.
Strong project leadership experience, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and multiple projects.
Sound understanding of Marketing principles and practices and basic knowledge of Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain.
In-depth understanding of how the role’s area integrates with other Marketing areas and functions such as Sales.
Deep understanding of the industry sector and competitive landscape.
Developed communication and diplomacy skills to guide, influence, and convince others internally and externally; interactions are often customer-facing and include senior leadership.
Strong leadership, strategic thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

MBA.

Responsibilities

Deliver P&L growth objectives.
Support the brand lead in developing and implementing Annual Brand Plans.
Identify and implement actionable growth initiatives through landscape assessments and manage product forecasting.
Coordinate strategic and tactical work across Demand Planning, Finance, Trade Marketing, and other functions to lead Integrated Business Planning.
Manage the full product life cycle, including SKU rationalization, NPD business case development, and commercial strategy and implementation.
Understand competitive brand issues and provide action plans to address threats.
Prepare and deliver monthly business reviews (MBL) and quarterly Share Reviews for senior leadership.
Lead cross-functional project teams for projects including innovation launches and continuous cost improvement.
Provide analysis and recommendations on product offering, pricing, and channel strategy.
Monitor the effectiveness of new-item distribution and recommend improvements when appropriate.
Develop and deliver strategic business recommendations to cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
Support creative and media briefing, review, and feedback with the Global Marketing team.
Exercise discretion regarding strategic recommendations, data and sources, analytic conclusions, and financial recommendations.

Benefits

401(k) and profit-sharing plans.
Health insurance, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability benefits.
Paid time off.
Paid parental leave.
Fertility benefits.
Employee Assistance Program and caregiver support.
Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan.
Competitive compensation.
Career growth opportunities.
Flexibility and support for diverse life stages and choices.