Sr. Brand Manager

Baltimore County, MD (Hybrid)

$122K/yr – $219K/yrSenior Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 7 days ago

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Job Summary

Own the NS/OP delivery and P&L while steering strategic brand planning and cross-functional leadership to drive growth, with a small team under mentorship.

Lead forecast accuracy, in-market goals, and growth initiatives
Define consumer and business strategies and collaborate across functions
Develop talent and guide two direct reports

Job Description

Responsibilities

Business and P&L Management: Responsible for delivery of NS and OP. Sets and delivers the financial forecast, with responsibility for accuracy and bias throughout the year. Manages P&L choices impacting Cost of Selling, Cost of Goods Sold, and Marketing Investments. Additionally, responsible for delivering in-market goals such as sales, share, and HHP. Identify and prioritize growth initiatives based on consumer, brand, research, and landscape analysis.
Strategic Brand Planning: Responsible for consumer and business strategies for long-term, transformational growth in line with company strategies. Partners to deliver Frank’s RedHot Brand Plans across Consumer & Branded Food Service divisions and works closely with Trade Marketing to drive customer excitement behind these strategies and sell them externally. Develops briefs for integrated communications, creative, branding/design, market research, and R&D.
Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Responsible for leading cross-functional teams across projects, marketing plans, and portfolio optimization agenda. Collaborates closely with commercial functions to enable the growth agenda.
Talent Management: Responsible for talent development, engagement, and management of 2 direct reports. Serves as mentor to transformational talent.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in marketing or related discipline
A minimum of 6 years of marketing and/or sales experience
Expert level understanding of practices in Marketing and Consumer insights and sound understanding in areas including Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain
Demonstrated results in consumer-packaged goods brand management, finance, promotional activities, and consumer communications
Ability to lead through others via management and development of direct reports and cross-functional teams
Strong strategic thinking, communication, influencing, and teamwork skills
Strong analytical and business tracking skills to deliver clear data-based recommendations and forecasts
Project leadership experience with ability to manage multiple projects and bring innovation to market
Ability to exercise discretion regarding strategic recommendations, data and sources, analytic conclusions, and financial recommendations.

Preferred

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
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

McCormick & Company

McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) is a global leader in flavor and one of the most respected and familiar names in the industry. In business for over 130 years, McCormick manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the entire food industry—retail outlets, food manufacturers, and foodservice businesses. McCormick creates flavors for a wide range of applications, such as beverages, snacks, dairy, bakery/confectionary, savory, performance nutrition, and health. The McCormick name represents a trusted source of flavor in millions of kitchens around the globe—in homes and in restaurants. Partnerships with farmers and suppliers around the world allow us to provide great-tasting, quality spices with year-over-year consistency that you can trust.Our herbs and spices come from 80 different countries, while our brands reach consumers in more than 150 countries and territories. Our passion for quality is matched only by our commitment to an innovative and energetic company culture. At McCormick, we believe in respect, recognition, inclusion, and collaboration, based on the highest ethical values for our employees.McCormick is a team of 13,000 employees located around the world—and we’re growing. If you have a passion for flavor—and you’re ready to take a journey—come have a seat at our table.

Hunt Valley, Maryland, USA

8.3K employees (664 in marketing)

www.mccormickcorporation.com