Customer Marketing Manager (Contract)

 
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 is a 1 year contract role
 
McCormick Canada is currently looking to hire a product manager to join our North American Food Away from Home Team on a 12 month contract. This position will be located at either our Mississauga, ON office or London, ON office. 
This position will be responsible for the execution of Canadian product manager strategies and annual plans for the North American FAFH business. This position leads Canadian cross-functional project team(s) related to customer specific initiatives and is accountable and responsible for executing annual plan as well as implementation for a 1-3-year planning period. This position will report to the Senior Marketing Manager.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
-Responsible for CUSTOMER MARKETING and promotions management including planning, analysis and customer & consumer communication/presentations.
-In conjunction with Senior Marketing Management, plans, directs, executes and analyzes CUSTOMER MARKETING plans across all 4 Ps of marketing. 
-Executes (and at times creates) customer specific marketing plans and go-to-market models for assigned brands to grow business within new and existing customers (including both on-premise and digital campaigns).  Strong coordination with account management teams is required to ensure solid execution.
-Leads projects across commercial (marketing and sales) and cross-functional teams, providing strategic & tactical coordination with internal (eg cross functional project teams) and external partners (eg agencies, brokers, customers).
-Ensures alignment of strategy with volume and profit growth objectives.
-Measures and reports key performance indicators.
-Supports the development of annual CUSTOMER MARKETING plans for assigned brands and presentations to divisional leadership.
-Responsible for proactive and reactive food service and flavour market trend(s) research and analysis. 
-Responsible for the delivery of customer presentations related to marketing capabilities and trends as required.
-Potential for frequent travel across Canada to customer meetings etc. and to MKC US, as required.
 
Qualifications Required:
-BA in Marketing or related field.
-Demonstrated relevant skills and experiences (min 3.5years) in Food Service, CPG or related field.
-Experience includes leadership strategic thinking, communication, teamwork, project leadership, P&L understanding, syndicated databases, research, planning, consumer activation and communication, sales and category analysis.
-Strong understanding of digital Path to Purchase – min 2 years direct experience ideal.
-Proficient in MS Office applications including Word, PowerPoint and Excel; Salesforce
-Exercises discretion regarding recommendations, data and sources, analytic conclusions, and financial recommendations
-Excellent analytical, problem solving, communication & organizational skills required.
-Developed communication & diplomacy skills required to negotiate internally and externally at Executive levels.
-Ability to effectively interact with all levels of management, brokers, agencies and customers. 
-Strong multi-tasking skills with a demonstrated ability to manage and lead large projects from concept through to execution and performance measurement.
 
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Throughout the selection process, accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.  Please notify H.R. if required.