CPG Marketing Director

Job Title: CPG Marketing Director (Bilingual in Korean)
Location: Buena Park, CA, USA
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement short-term and long-term category strategies for the Asian Foods category across US, Canada, and European markets in Club, Retail, and Food Services channels.
• Maintain a strategic multi-year plan and roadmap to support category growth, profitability targets, and create compelling product/category messaging.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, SCM, R&D, and Operations to drive product innovation, commercial and distribution strategies, and resolve product issues.
• Lead the development of annual marketing plans through in-depth consumer insights on needs, preferences, and market trends; work closely with stakeholders to achieve results.
• Monitor product life cycles and recommend adjustments as needed, analyzing consumer satisfaction, competitor actions, sales performance, and promotional program impacts.
• Ensure cross-functional alignment with SCM, Operations, and R&D to support the development process and product/category strategy.
• Monitor the market landscape through competitive analysis and consumer insights to inform product decisions.
• Develop and maintain a performance dashboard with metrics (e.g., volume, profit) and create data-driven presentations for the Sales team to support sales success.
• Lead quarterly business reviews and present insights and updates to the leadership team.
• Manage and own P&L targets by categories and channels, conducting product/category analyses and recommending new products to align with company goals.
• Oversee and lead a team.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Marketing, Advertising, or Business Administration (MBA preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in brand or product marketing, with 5+ years in a Marketing Director/Senior Brand Manager role within the CPG (food industry preferred).
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to work within ambiguity.
• Proven ability to build relationships cross-functionally and meet business objectives.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint; experience with IRI, Nielsen, and Spins is preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Bilingual in Korean required.

Benefits:
Competitive compensation package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, 401K plan with company match, vacation, floating holidays, and company holidays.