Market Research Manager Ii

McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Market Research Manager. This new hire will work in Latin America Region. McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor with approximately 13,000 employees worldwide. As a Fortune 500 company with over $5 billion in annual sales across 160 countries and territories, we manufacture, market, and distribute spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the entire food industry including e-commerce, retail,food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Our most popular brands include McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Stubb's, OLD BAY, Lawry's, Zatarain's, Ducros, Vahiné, Cholula, Schwartz, Kamis, DaQiao, Club House, Aeroplane, and Gourmet Garden. Every day, no matter where or what you eat or drink, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick. Our Purpose is "To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor and our Vision is "A World United by Flavor—where healthy, sustainable and delicious go hand in hand." As a company recognized for its exceptional commitment to employees, McCormick offers a wide variety of benefits, programs, and services. Benefits include, but are not limited to, tuition assistance, medical, dental, vision, disability, group life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid holidays, and vacations. **RESPONSIBILITIES**: The Insight Lead, Latin America Region is responsible for all facets of consumer insight related activities across McCormick’s consumer portfolio of brands within the region. With this position based in Mexico City and reporting into the VP, Global Insight, the individual in this role will be charged with building Insights as a capability within the region, shaping and influencing business building strategies by way of delivering an intimate understanding of our consumer targets and related opportunities. Primary responsibilities include: Provide proactive consultation to Business Teams, guiding brand strategy through synthesized consumer & competitive insights and recommendations Develop, execute and fully own consumer learning plans that identify and address critical brand priorities and knowledge gaps on the business Lead research projects with strong emphasis on identifying innovative methods and approaches that promote deeper levels of consumer understanding Partner with Flavor Solutions business to support Ingredient Customers by way of demonstrating strong understanding of marketplace trends Build consumer insight budget, secure funding for strategic projects identified; negotiate for key resources as needed to meet business objectives Ability to integrate and synthesize learning from primary and secondary research; translating complicated information into compelling stories and learnings required. Successful and consistent demonstration of competencies with respect to business acumen, strategic thinking, negotiation, influencing and problem-solving skills required. Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills in English and Spanish required. Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, with ability to effectively navigate across all levels of organization required. LI-SM1 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, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.