Sr Product Manager - Gourmet

McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Sr Product Manager (Gourmet). This new hire will work at Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, MD . McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor with approximately 14,000 employees worldwide. With over $6 billion in annual sales across 160 countries and territories, we manufacture, market, and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the entire food industry including e-commerce, retail, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands 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. As a company recognized for its exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick offers a wide variety of benefits, programs, and services. Benefits include, but are not limited to, tuition assistance, medical, dental, vision, disability, group life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid holidays, and vacations. Role Summary The Senior Product Manager is accountable for the strategic direction, financial performance, and long‑term growth of McCormick’s Gourmet Business. This role leads end‑to‑end brand management, including P&L ownership, portfolio strategy, innovation, commercialization, and cross‑functional execution. The Senior Product Manager partners across Marketing, Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, R&D, and Global teams to deliver sustainable growth, strengthen brand equity, and drive profitable market share gains in a dynamic and competitive CPG environment. Responsibilities Own full P&L accountability for McCormick Gourmet, delivering annual revenue, profit, and share sufficiency through disciplined financial and brand management. Lead the development of a comprehensive annual brand plan for presentation and alignment to divisional leadership, identifying pillars for growth and gaining buy‑in from cross‑functional partners. Drive portfolio strategy and lifecycle management, including innovation pipeline development, renovation, SKU optimization, pricing strategy, and disciplined resource allocation to maximize return on investment. Lead end‑to‑end commercialization, from business case development and consumer validation to go‑to‑market execution, ensuring on‑time, on‑budget launches with strong in‑market performance. Analyze syndicated data, competitive activity, consumer insights, and financial performance to identify risks and opportunities; translate insights into clear, actionable growth initiatives. Partner closely with Sales and Trade Marketing to develop customer‑ready selling stories and promotional strategies. Collaborate with Demand Planning and Supply Chain to deliver accurate volume forecasts. Partner with Global Marketing on brand standards, positioning, advertising, packaging, and consumer research to ensure consistency and effectiveness. Lead and influence cross‑functional teams, providing clear direction, resolving trade‑offs, and ensuring accountability across complex initiatives. Closely monitor and analyze sales volume, market share and competition to provide actionable insights and recommendations for improvement. Qualifications Required University degree in Marketing or Business Management. Minimum of 7+ years of Marketing experience, preferably in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Demonstrated relevant skills & results in forecasting, advertising, market research, consumer & trade promotion, P&L management and business planning required. Expertise in syndicated databases, market research, business planning, media planning, finance, promotional activities and consumer communications. Sound understanding of concepts, principles and practices in Marketing and a basic understanding of other areas including Sales, Finance and Supply Chain. Understanding of the industry sector and competitive landscape. Strong written and verbal communication skills and developed diplomacy skills required to guide, influence & convince others; strong relationship with Sales and external customers and agencies. Financially savvy, with ability to manage costs and resource allocations across business segments. As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future. McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Compensation Base Salary: $100,870 – $176,480. 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 final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr