McCormick & Company
Sr Brand Manager, Gourmet & Extracts
McCormick & Company, Cockeysville, Maryland, United States, 21030
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
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
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 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
Current McCormick employees who meet these qualifications and are interested in pursuing this position must notify their direct supervisor and their unit HR representative prior to applying. First consideration will be given to employees who have been displaced from their jobs for positions with the same grade or lower. If there are no qualified candidates, all other employees will then be considered. No displaced employee will receive preferential consideration for a promotional opportunity. McCormick may recruit external candidates concurrently in order to expedite the recruitment process. Qualified internal candidates submitting bids within the first ten (10) days of the job being posted will be considered before external candidates. Internal bids received after the tenth (10th) day will be considered along with external candidates. 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.
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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
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
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 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
Current McCormick employees who meet these qualifications and are interested in pursuing this position must notify their direct supervisor and their unit HR representative prior to applying. First consideration will be given to employees who have been displaced from their jobs for positions with the same grade or lower. If there are no qualified candidates, all other employees will then be considered. No displaced employee will receive preferential consideration for a promotional opportunity. McCormick may recruit external candidates concurrently in order to expedite the recruitment process. Qualified internal candidates submitting bids within the first ten (10) days of the job being posted will be considered before external candidates. Internal bids received after the tenth (10th) day will be considered along with external candidates. 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.
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