Point of Purchase Executive

Are you interested in marketing? Do you have high level of personal organisation and attention to detail? Are you looking for a new challenge in the food industry? If so we would like to hear from you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to join our Category Team at one of the leading global  food manufacturer and UK's leading herbs, spices and seasonings brand, Schwartz.

SCOPE OF THE ROLE

Reporting to the Shopper Manager, the individual will be responsible for facilitating the timely production and delivery of assets to store to support these initiatives.

You will work with internal stakeholders, Marketing, Shopper Marketing and MMS team and external agencies for the production and development of impactful Point of Purchase materials.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conversion of Brand assets and guidelines into engaging shopper marketing and POS materials.
• Adhering to Retailer and Brand requirements and specifications.
• Ensuring the coordination and communication of all POS project progress to key stakeholders.
• Management of the POS budget and tracking spend effectively for the business.
• Support the Shopper Marketing manager in the development a creation of new materials and in-store initiatives.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• C level GSCE English or equivalent.
• Project management experience.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Good analytic skills.
• High attention to detail.
• MS Office Applications proficiency.

COMPANY

Founded in Baltimore 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 11,000 employees around the world and more than $4.8 billion in annual sales in 2017, the Company manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures and food service businesses.

We have a passion for flavour. The company is serving customers from nearly 50 locations in 27 countries and consumers can buy our brands in more than 135 markets and territories. Our industrial business flavours snacks, wraps, beverages and many other products for customers, which include global restaurant chains and leading food manufacturers.

With approximately 3,200 employees, the company has operations in 14 countries across the Europe, Middle-East and Africa (EMEA) Zone and serves customers in more than 25 markets through its consumer and industrial businesses. McCormick is present in key consumer markets with leading brands, including Schwartz in the UK (customize with local brand). McCormick EMEA Headquarters are in Haddenham (UK).

The company’s long-term goal is to grow sales by 4-6 % globally with three avenues: base business growth through continuous investments behind our brands, product innovations, expanded distribution and acquisitions.

Our growth starts with yours. For more than 125 years McCormick has developed a rich legacy based on our belief in the “Power of People”. We have created an unusually dedicated workforce by fostering a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values. 

As an Equal Opportunities employer, McCormick is committed to a diverse workforce.