McCormick Graduate Program - Commercial Pathway

Are you a creative thinker with a passion for bringing products to market and captivating audiences? Our Commercial and Marketing Program is designed just for you! As a participant, you'll engage in a whirlwind adventure through various commercial and marketing functions. Whether it's crafting innovative marketing strategies, optimizing product placement, or understanding customer behaviour, this program will empower you to make a real impact in the world of commerce., * Complete ownership of minor multiple accounts to build the fundamental learnings of account management

• Support Senior Sales team in creation of sales strategies, promotional planning, and business plan execution

• Management of key projects within the sales function, supporting the wider UK consumer business unit in measuring key performance indicators.

• Customer account management, maintaining and building customer relationships, which is key to building the fundamental learnings of account management.

• Selling McCormick capability to targeted strategic customers across all categories including flavour, extracts, condiments, herbs & spices, and seasonings.

• Support Flavour Solutions commercial team to deliver sales targets and growth initiatives.

• Managing customer promotion planning, sales forecasts, pricing, New Product Development (NPD) launches, NPD Projects, delivering budgeted New Sales Volume $ growth.

• Management of key projects within the commercial function and interacting with cross-functional teams including R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, and External Customers with the EMEA region.

Marketing

• Work closely with our Insights & Analytics team, you will turn consumer trends & insights into category innovation opportunities for your dedicated platforms across the EMEA region
• Support ongoing NPD tracking, and NPD post-launch evaluations with actionable insights to build learnings into future plans
• Support the shopper marketing team in activating events and experiences
• Assist with brand managers marketing responsibilities for Schwartz: Collaborate with brand managers to support marketing campaigns for Schwartz, including above-the-line marketing campaigns and in-store
• Ownership of one of our brands: Take ownership of the brand, including monthly performance reporting, media, and marketing activities.
• Lead key marketing projects from start to finish and provide support for innovation and new product development initiatives. Share performance updates during team meetings and reporting of brands
• Ownership of providing commercial teams with marketing resources to achieve objectives
• Full ownership of social media for all brands including liaising with the agency for content plans strategy

Are you hungry for a career journey bursting with endless possibilities? Do you savour the thought of an electrifying experience that will spice up your professional life? Your quest for adventure ends here - our Rotational Graduate Program is ready to feast on the talents of the next generation of future leaders and innovators!, * Current students or recent graduates with a predicted or achieved 2:1 (Upper Second Class Honours) or above

• Demonstration of commercial acumen, desire to work in an international business and corporate environment
• Leadership potential: we are looking for talented future leaders who want to and can make a big difference to McCormick
• Able to analyse and present accurate basic statistical data to a broad range of individuals
• A strong team player, able to build effective, collaborative relationships
• A highly driven individual, with strong learning agility, open to new challenges and happy to work with cross functional teams and cultures
• A vibrant individual, who is capable of quick decision-making, with the confidence and drive to make a positive difference to their work environment
• Be adaptable, open to change, and ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent English speaker and a second language would be advantageous
• Interested in a career in the food industry

• Mentorship: Receive one-on-one guidance from top-tier professionals
• Real-World Challenges: Tackle projects that have a global impact
• Networking: Build connections with a global community of future leaders
• Accelerated Growth: Fast-track your career with a structured development plan
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and fantastic benefits

With over 14,000 employees around the world and more than $6 Billion in annual sales. From the bold taste of Schwartz herbs and spices to the irresistible seasonings of Frank's RedHot, the iconic flavour of French's Mustard, and the indulgent sweetness of Cattlemen's BBQ Sauces, our products inspire meals and moments in kitchens across the country. As a global leader in flavour, we're passionate about innovation, quality, and bringing joy to every bite - and we're looking for talented people to help us shape the future of taste.