Associate Iii Product Manager (Hybrid)

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McCormick Canada continues its long track record of growth and is a respected leader in the spice, seasoning, flavouring and specialty food industry. Our consumer products division serves retail grocery customers and emerging channels with Club House, Billy Bee and McCormick products, while our Custom Flavour Solutions division serves food service distributors and other respected food manufacturers across Canada. McCormick Canada is part of the world leader in spice and seasonings, McCormick & Company Inc.
The Power of People is one of our five pillars. It has been the foundation for McCormick's success for decades. There is something inspiring about working at McCormick. We have created an unusually dedicated workforce by fostering a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values. Without our employees, our success is not possible. Our commitment to our customers, our consumers and our employees is unsurpassed.
Please Note: This role is based from our London, ON office
POSITION OVERVIEW
The
Senior Associate Product Manager
will be primarily responsible for planning and executing strategic marketing activities for a category to achieve our growth ambitions. In addition, this position will have responsibility for the category funnel, commercialization of new items and consumer/shopper research for North American Club customers. The
Sr. Associate Product Manager
reports to the
Sr. Product Manager, NA Alt Channel Innovation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and execute plans that address key issues and opportunities for the North American Club business
Support the creation and execution of the Club 3-year innovation pipeline for a category, including new product business case, commercial strategy, and implementation
Marketing lead for Club innovation projects/Club Rotational PIF including P&Ls, pricing recommendations, new item forecasts
Independently lead cross functional teams (project management) for both Club innovation and renovation initiatives
Recommend and deliver business presentations to sales, customers, and senior leadership
Exercise discretion regarding data and sources, analytical conclusions, and strategic recommendations
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, or related fieldrequired
1-2 years of consumer products or related field experience
Experience leading cross functional teams
Demonstrated success leading and championing business plan recommendations for senior management
Strong written, communication, presentation, and diplomacy skills to influence and convince others, both internally and externally, including customer-facing
Demonstrated understanding of:
Marketing procedures and concepts
How the team interacts and integrates with others in accomplishing objectives
Competitive landscape and implications to the segment and business
Required business acumen that goes beyond Marketing
Good understanding of syndicated retail data analysis (IRI or Nielsen), financial analysis, market research and business planning
Good written, communication, and presentation skills
Strong project leadership experience with the ability to manage multiple projects, bias for action
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
MBA
Throughout the selection process, accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request. Please notify H.R. if required.
WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?United by flavor. Driven by results.
As a McCormick employee you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.
Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.
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