Associate Trade Marketing Manager

Job Overview Associate Trade Marketing Manager I – immediate start in a hybrid (50/50) capacity located in Hunt Valley, MD supporting the Asian and Salad Toppings Category. The Associate Trade Marketing Manager I will report to the Trade Marketing Director. What We Bring To The Table 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 The Associate Trade Marketing Manager I bridges Field Sales and Marketing; leading strategic sales promotion plans and resolving issues to support national business goals and achieving sales and profit targets. Responsibilities Manage a portfolio estimating $317MM in annual sales. Participate in the annual brand planning process. Own translating strategic direction from Marketing into National and Category specific strategies for deployment to Field Sales for execution. Actively provide insights and participate in joint planning sessions with Field Sales to ensure one comprehensive plan. Assist in developing incremental marketing/trade funds programs and launch these programs to the Field Sales Team. Help resolve a variety of unique Sales and Customer issues related to economics, sales, production, supply chain, and/or marketing. Assist with development and coordination of Sales and Customer initiatives/plans related to new product introductions, including complete Innovation Sell Decks. Participate in new item and promotion forecasts to ensure customer service needs are met; work with Marketing and Supply Chain via the IBP process. Deliver monthly and ad‑hoc reporting for trade, innovation and other business needs. Assist in managing inventory and production needs as necessary. Manage the forecast and tracking of display vehicles. Work with Marketing, Category Management, Revenue Management and other cross‑functional partners on strategic initiatives related to major customer sales opportunities. May have the opportunity to manage a summer intern. Required Qualifications Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Analytics or other related fields. 3+ years of consumer product experience with at least 1 year of direct customer selling experience. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including PowerPoint and Excel. Ability to work with large data sets including pulling and interpreting data independently. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; required to present to large groups virtually and in person. Excellent planning and organizational skills; required to manage multiple projects at the same time while handling day‑to‑day tasks and objectives. Preferred Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of Category Management experience is strongly preferred. As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future. Compensation & Benefits Base Salary: $87,910 - $153,870 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 / McCormick’s Sales Incentive Bonus (SIB) Plan / McCormick’s Dividend Program. 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 Equal Opportunity Employment Statement It is the policy of McCormick and Company to select and promote for all positions 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr McCormick & Company