Shopper Marketing Executive
Haddenham, United Kingdom
Type of contract: Permanent
Working model: Hybrid
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the development of best-in-class activation within customer environments though the development and activation of shopper media plans.
- Manage smaller channels such as Convenience, Discounters and Ireland. Develop equipment solutions and bring shopper initiatives to life in these channels.
- Manage temporary and permanent equipment for McCormick to empower Field Sales with a visibility and display toolkit to drive brand presence in store.
- Work as part of, and when needed, lead key strategic projects, aiming to influence purchasing behaviour, drive in-store activation and theatre/standout for the McCormick brand portfolio.
- Support members of team with PO and budget management, including regular budget tracking.
- Actively participate and present in Sales/Marketing/internal and external forums, trade shows and sampling events, as and when required.
- Actively engage in agency and supplier relationships to deliver projects OTIF and align closely with key account and retailer stakeholders.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
- Some exposure to FMCG or relevant Shopper Marketing experience.
- Understanding of FMCG market, Shopper Marketing touchpoints.
- Analytical and creative thinking.
- Problem solving and ability to work in a cross-functional team.
- Good communication skills (verbal, non-verbal, listening).
- Influencing skills.
- Quick learner - working with pace & agility.
- Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.
- Continuous improvement and growth mindset.
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 over 14,000 employees around the world and more than $6 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 & 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, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.