McCormick & Company, Incorporated
CATEGORY ANALYST
McCormick & Company, Incorporated, Baltimore, Maryland, United States,
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
Category Analyst
immediately in a
Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
What We Bring To The Table:
The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:
Career growth opportunities
Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
We prioritize our communities and the planet we share. We are proud to be awarded as a Diversity Inc. Top 50 company for Diversity and have multiple Sustainability awards (ranking #22 in the World and #1 in Food Products)
Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness
POSITION OVERVIEW
This
Category Analyst
is a resource to provide in-depth analysis to determine category strategy and opportunities. The successful candidate will assist the category management team in the development and execution of category and brand growth stories, category reviews, shelving and modular plans, provide market insights through the collection of relevant local and global market trends and shopper research techniques. This position will support the Category Manager II in all functions of the category management process.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide detailed category and brand insight.
Regular business performance reporting and tracking.
Assist with development and implementation of assortment, merchandising and pricing recommendations for direct South & Southeast accounts.
Category Team analytical & administrative support (Business reviews, database management, etc.).
Provide market insights through the collection of relevant local and global market trends and shopper research techniques.
Engages directly with internal and external sales teams on category presentations.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors Degree in Business, Marketing, Management or related field
2 years’ experience in a Sales, Marketing or Analyst role
Must have demonstrated skills working on projects and analytic analysis, including brand insight and category planogram design
Proficiency with MS Excel, Power Point, and Word
Ability to work well in a team environment
Must be self-motivated, possess excellent communication and organization skills, project a professional image, and interact effectively with all levels within the organization
Interest and ability to relocate as necessary
Excellent verbal and written presentation skills, with the ability to analyze and understand the data and then effectively communicate those insights to both internal and external audiences
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience utilizing data: POS, Retailer Specific, Panel, and other consumer-based data providers
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.
As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.
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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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
Category Analyst
immediately in a
Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
What We Bring To The Table:
The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:
Career growth opportunities
Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
We prioritize our communities and the planet we share. We are proud to be awarded as a Diversity Inc. Top 50 company for Diversity and have multiple Sustainability awards (ranking #22 in the World and #1 in Food Products)
Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness
POSITION OVERVIEW
This
Category Analyst
is a resource to provide in-depth analysis to determine category strategy and opportunities. The successful candidate will assist the category management team in the development and execution of category and brand growth stories, category reviews, shelving and modular plans, provide market insights through the collection of relevant local and global market trends and shopper research techniques. This position will support the Category Manager II in all functions of the category management process.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide detailed category and brand insight.
Regular business performance reporting and tracking.
Assist with development and implementation of assortment, merchandising and pricing recommendations for direct South & Southeast accounts.
Category Team analytical & administrative support (Business reviews, database management, etc.).
Provide market insights through the collection of relevant local and global market trends and shopper research techniques.
Engages directly with internal and external sales teams on category presentations.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors Degree in Business, Marketing, Management or related field
2 years’ experience in a Sales, Marketing or Analyst role
Must have demonstrated skills working on projects and analytic analysis, including brand insight and category planogram design
Proficiency with MS Excel, Power Point, and Word
Ability to work well in a team environment
Must be self-motivated, possess excellent communication and organization skills, project a professional image, and interact effectively with all levels within the organization
Interest and ability to relocate as necessary
Excellent verbal and written presentation skills, with the ability to analyze and understand the data and then effectively communicate those insights to both internal and external audiences
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience utilizing data: POS, Retailer Specific, Panel, and other consumer-based data providers
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.
As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.
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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