McCormick Graduate Program - Commercial Pathway in Aylesbury

Join our McCormick Graduate Program – Commercial Pathway, a 2-Year Rotational Graduate Program based in Haddenham.

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!

With over 14,000 employees around the world and more than $6 Billion in annual sales, 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.

APPLY FOR OUR 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.

Key Rotations:

• Commercial (Flavour Solutions & Consumer) & Marketing

Commercial:

• 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, turning 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.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Immersive Rotations: Gain exposure to diverse departments.
• 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.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• 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.

Our Rotational Graduate Program is designed to ignite your potential, empower your growth, and propel you into a world of infinite opportunities. We believe in nurturing diverse talents to drive innovation, and that is why we offer different graduate pathways on our Rotational Graduate Program! Each pathway provides a unique opportunity for graduates to explore, grow, and excel in their chosen field. Join us on a transformative journey as you rotate across different teams within Commercial, Quality, R&D, and Supply Chain.

Join us in shaping the future, accelerating your career, and experiencing a journey like no other. Unleash your potential – apply today and be part of something extraordinary!