Trade Marketing Specialist

McCormick & Company • Hunt Valley, MD

1d • $80,500 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

McCormick is hiring a Trade Marketing Specialist immediately for a hybrid (50/50) position at its Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. The role is responsible for analytics and reporting across Trade Marketing and all business units, including forecasts, promotions, and trade-spending analysis. It works across Sales and with cross-functional partners in Finance, Demand Planning, Marketing, Revenue Management, and Category Management.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Analytics, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of consumer packaged goods experience in Sales, Marketing, Analytics, Business, Finance, or a relevant area.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects alongside day-to-day tasks and objectives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently with large data sets, including pulling and interpreting data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present to large groups virtually and in person.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to relocate for future advancement.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in the CPG industry sector and knowledge of its competitive landscape.

Responsibilities

• Manage and analyze Trade Promotion Management (TPM) reporting to support accurate shipment forecasting and tracking of trade promotion dollars across all business units.
• Manage the MDF and slotting process, including monthly reporting to monitor compliance and control spending.
• Update and distribute monthly PPK, MDF, slotting, promotion, and IBP reports.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity in reporting and analytics.
• Manage monthly allocations for all business units and channels, including calculating allocations, managing changes, and coordinating with Customer Service on quantity contracts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to collect and analyze data related to trade marketing activities.
• Manage the content pack and publish updates to Field Sales.
• Maintain the sample mailing list for Field Sales and Brokers.
• Deliver monthly and ad hoc reporting for trade, innovation, and other business needs.

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, and caregiver support.
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plans.
• Incentive bonus plan, sales incentive bonus plan, and dividend program eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level