You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

 

We are looking to hire a Sr. Brand Manager, Gourmet and Extracts  immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. 

 

What We Bring To The Table:

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Career growth opportunities

• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness

• Tuition assistance

 

 

Position Overview / Primary Purpose:

The Senior Brand Manager, Gourmet and Extracts, is responsible for managing McCormick’s $300M Gourmet and Extracts portfolios with significant growth ambitions. Responsibilities include delivering annual growth objectives, business forecasting and analysis of opportunities and risks, consumer research to drive insights, product development, creation of marketing campaigns, long-term planning and strategy, and people management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Portfolio Strategy & Growth Delivery (30%): Develop and execute strategies to achieve annual growth objectives. Translate long-term plans into actionable goals aligned with company priorities.
• Business Forecasting & Performance Analysis (20%): Lead forecasting processes, monitor performance, and identify risks and opportunities. Use data and insights to inform decisions and adjust plans dynamically.
• Consumer Insights & Research (10%): Conduct consumer research to uncover trends and inform product development and marketing strategies. Leverage insights to drive innovation and improve customer experience.
• Product Development & Innovation (15%): Partner cross-functionally to develop new products and optimize existing offerings. Ensure alignment with consumer needs and brand positioning.
• Marketing Campaign Development (10%): Collaborate on and oversee integrated marketing campaigns to drive awareness and engagement. Manage creative execution and ensure consistency across channels.
• People Management & Team Leadership (15%): Coach and develop team members, fostering an inclusive and high-performance culture. Align team priorities with strategic objectives and enable collaboration.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: BA in Marketing, Business, or related discipline; MBA preferred
• Experience:
  • 8 years in marketing or sales with expertise in strategy design and execution
  • Consumer Packaged Goods industry experience
  • Experience managing direct reports and leading cross-functional teams
  • Deep understanding of industry sector and competitive landscape
  • Strong business acumen and integration across Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain
• Interpersonal Skills:
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships
  • Effective interaction with all levels of management
• Other Skills:
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Outstanding presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: MBA
• Experience:
  
  • Experience navigating and influencing within McCormick or similar-sized company

Work Environment:

• Office-based

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 As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future. 

 

Base Salary: $121,900 - $219,410

 

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any fin