Sales Operations Specialist I

McCormick • Geneva, IL

40d • $63,250 - $110,680 • Hybrid

About The Position

McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, specialty flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Sales Operations Specialist I on the Americas Commercial Excellence Team supporting North America Flavor Solutions. This role will be in a hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland or the McFONA site in Geneva, Illinois. McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in specialty flavor. With over $6 billion in annual sales across 170 countries and territories, we manufacture, market and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and specialty flavor products to the entire food industry including e-commerce channels, grocery, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands with trademark registrations include McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Stubb's, OLD BAY, Lawry's, Zatarain's, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis, DaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane and Gourmet Garden. Every day, no matter where or what you eat or drink, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. This position will be a primary contact for the North American Flavor Sales Team to enable increased customer face time by leading internal & external sales activities with a specialization in Tradeshow Coordination. Additional responsibilities include SAP Data Manipulation for Brief Entry and improving processes to provide timely and accurate information to customers, business units, sales team & leadership. Based within the Sales Ops team, we are also the business owners for McCormick's CRM platform. The successful candidate will demonstrate a track record of project management, flexibility, high levels of communication and the ability to create sustainable and long-lasting internal relationships.

Requirements

• BA in Business/Marketing/Technology or related discipline OR Experience in relevant business areas such as sales operations, sales enablement, Project Coordination, or customer service. B2B and/or Flavor Industry
• Proven track record of building relationships & working effectively in a team-based environment, collaborating x-functionally, and building alignment around goals and objectives. Strong Analytical & Organizations Skills.
• Detail-oriented with high-energy, and excellent organizational skills. Great communicator & listener. Problem -olving while working within established processes and timelines.
• Leadership - Ability to motivate others to achieve results and to deliver against commitments without formal authority. Decision Making: Exercises discretion regarding data and sources, analytic conclusions, and smaller strategic recommendations.

Nice To Haves

• BA in Business/Marketing/Technology or related field. (preferred)
• Flavor Industry experience preferred. System savvy (SAP, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Salesforce CRM, HubSpot). (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate execution of customer agreements across McCormick's North American Flavor Group including, but not limited to NDA's, MSA's, Code of Conduct, Sustainability.
• Ensure effective and efficient use of Salesforce across the North American Flavor Group including training, data accuracy & analytics for reporting and dashboarding.
• Partner with cross-functional team members at McCormick USA, Brand Aromatics & McFONA on special projects to drive continuous improvement.
• Project Entry utilizing standard operating procedures.
• Lead the end-to-end management of trade show exhibitors and sponsors, including relationship building, contract negotiations, space selection, and sponsorship renewals
• Oversee planning and execution of event experiences, floor plans, activations, and marketing opportunities in partnership with sales to maximize exhibitor and sponsor exposure.
• Fulfill and track sponsorship benefits, manage budgets, and deliver post-show ROI reporting while driving innovation in event planning and management

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing