Job Ref: 213966279

Date: 2021-06-14 09:45:28

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Reporting to the EMEA Marketing Director and an active member of the Marketing Leadership Team, this role is responsible for the direction, development and execution of strategic plans to maximise profitable growth for the UK market and its brand portfolio. Together with the UK market management team it is tasked to deliver sales, volume and profitability goals, and is responsible overall for leading creative development, advertising & media strategy, consumer & trade promotion as well as developing pack and product innovation, against a clear & aligned growth roadmap. This role is also a key people leadership role, accountable for the development, engagement & management of 5 team members in the market and contributing to the overall succession & development planning for the EMEA marketing division.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
· Manage the P&L & budgets of UK brands & product groups to plan, managing risks and opportunities,
· Develop comprehensive annual brand plans that drive profitable share growth and present to divisional leadership; develop and lead transformational business change projects as required,
· Monitor execution & forecasting of plans and ensure course corrections in place as needed,
· Provide direction to key cross-functional partners such as research, sales, product development, manufacturing, quality, finance, legal & advertising agencies,
· Key strategic and tactical role in acquisitions, product quality improvements, new products and line extension development, testing, cost reduction, promotions, advertising and public relations,
· Develop & execute Pack Price Architecture to maximise value and brand profitability in the market,
· Development, engagement & management of direct reports, mentoring & succession planning.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
· Strong learning agility, supported by Degree qualification ideally Marketing or a related discipline,
· Strong Industry experience with relevant skills & results delivery in consumer packaged goods,
· People Leadership with track record of developing, building and engaging effective teams,
· Strong leadership in strategic thinking, communication and teamwork skills,
· Strong analytical and change leadership experience with ability to manage multiple projects,
· Expert level In functional / technical marketing skills – especially Brand & Communications including digital marketing experience, Activation & Promotion, New product development & P&L mgmt,
· Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills supported through exposure to key areas including Sales, Finance and Supply Chain, as well as external agency management.
COMPANY
At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people, our communities and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.
Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25-year-old Willoughby McCormick with three employees, McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With 12,400 employees around the world and more than $5 Billion in annual sales., the Company manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers
While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 50 locations in 27 countries and 135 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands including Schwartz.
At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our “Power of People” principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values
Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies.
McCormick is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer

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