CATEGORY ANALYST

McCormick & Company is a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments, seeking a Category Analyst to join their team. The successful candidate will provide in-depth analysis to determine category strategy and opportunities, assisting in the development and execution of category and brand growth stories. Responsibilities Provide detailed category and brand insight in a succinct and accurate story format Regular and accurate business performance reporting Assist with development and implementation of assortment, merchandising and pricing recommendation for various accounts Creating a narrative by transforming data points into compelling visuals Category Team analytical & administrative support (Business reviews, database management, monthly reporting, 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 Skills Bachelors Degree in Business, Marketing, Management or related field Minimum of 1 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 CPG environment experience Direct customer experience Internship Experience utilizing data: POS, Retailer Specific, Panel and other consumer-based data providers Benefits 401k Health insurance Paid time off Competitive compensation Career growth opportunities Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness Tuition assistance Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans Company Overview McCormick manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments & other flavorful products to the entire food industry. It was founded in 1889, and is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is