Product Manager I - Grill Mates

McCormick & Company•HUNT VALLEY, MD

2d•$87,910 - $153,870•Hybrid

About The Position

The Product Manager I supports the Senior Brand Manager and Director in end-to-end brand management for McCormick Branded Blends, including Grill Mates. Responsibilities span forecasting, brand planning, project management, creative briefing, market research, performance analysis, pipeline strategy, innovation, and cross-functional leadership. The role is accountable for the full product portfolio across retail, Club, and e-commerce channels.

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 and ability to manage cross-functional teams and multiple projects.
Sound understanding of marketing principles and practices, with 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 internal and external stakeholders; interactions may be customer-facing and involve 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 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 develop action plans to address threats.
Prepare and deliver monthly business reviews and quarterly Share Reviews for senior leadership.
Lead cross-functional project teams for projects including innovation launches and continuous cost improvement.
Analyze and recommend product offerings, pricing, and channel strategy.
Monitor new-item distribution effectiveness 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

Competitive compensation
Career growth opportunities
Flexibility and support for diverse life stages and choices
Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life, and disability benefits
Paid parental leave
Fertility benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Caregiver support
401(k) plans
Profit-sharing plans
Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan