Sr Director, Brand Management

Samyang America

$160K — $190K *
Brea, CA 92821In-Person
Food & Beverages
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of marketing experience in top-tier CPG companies and small organizations
  • CPG Food & Beverage experience preferred, especially in health-oriented products
  • Mandatory experience in new product commercialization and launches in retail
  • Recent marketing director with 1-3 years of experience
  • People management experience, including supervising teams of 3 or more
  • Experience in managing multi-product portfolios
  • Strong analytical skills with expertise in consumption and shipment data analysis

Responsibilities

  • Lead brand management for Tangle and Samyang brands
  • Manage and develop the brand management team
  • Develop and execute strategic plans to meet business objectives
  • Drive brand and market expansion efforts for product portfolio
  • Collaborate with Innovation team to create an innovation roadmap
  • Execute U.S. marketing strategies aligned with global brand guidelines
  • Serve as liaison between U.S. marketing and Korean HQ
  • Oversee go-to-market strategies for new product launches
  • Manage product positioning and consumer messaging across various platforms
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of marketing plans
  • Own the category P&L for profitability management
  • Develop and execute integrated marketing communication strategies
  • Monitor market trends and consumer behavior to inform strategies
  • Lead and mentor marketing team and external partners
  • Track and report marketing KPIs and engagement metrics

Benefits

  • Annual incentive bonus
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Flexible Time Off (FTO)
  • 401(k) plan with company match
Full Job Description
Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced and strategic Sr Director of Brand Management for Tangle and Samyang to lead end-to-end marketing and commercial success for the Tangle and Samyang brands. Key Responsibilities: • Lead brand management function for Tangle and Samyang brands • Lead, manage, and develop the Tangle and Samyang brand management team (4+ headcount) • Develop and lead annual strategic plan to deliver against business objectives for portfolio • Lead brand and market expansion efforts for a portfolio of products • Build brand strategy and portfolio strategy • Partner with the Innovation team and HQ on developing innovation roadmap • Develop and execute U.S. marketing strategies aligned with global brand guidelines and local customer needs • Serve as the key liaison between U.S. marketing and Korean HQ to ensure alignment of brand direction, product messaging, and launch plans. • Lead end-to-end go-to-market strategy for new product launches, including product adaptation, pricing strategy, promotional planning, and channel-specific activation. • Lead product positioning and consumer messaging across key touchpoints such as in-store, e-commerce, digital, and social platforms • Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Product Development, Supply Chain, and HQ to ensure timely and successful execution of marketing plans • Own the category P&L: managing price, cost, marketing, and budget to ensure profitability targets are met • Develop and execute integrated marketing communication strategies across ATL, digital, in-store, social media, shopper marketing, and e-commerce platforms to drive awareness and engagement • Monitor consumer behavior, competitive dynamics, and market trends to inform strategic decisions and identify growth opportunities • Lead and mentor the marketing team, agency partners, and external vendors to deliver high-impact campaigns • Track and report marketing KPIs, ROI, and customer engagement metrics to U.S. leadership and HQ stakeholders Requirements: • 10+ years combined marketing experience in top tier CPG companies, AND small/entrepreneurial organizations • CPG Food & Beverage experience is highly preferred, especially in better for you products, but not required if the candidate has experience in top-CPG non-food firms (P&G, Unilever, Colgate, Clorox, etc.) • New product commercialization and launch experience in retail is mandatory • Existing marketing director with 1-3 years experience • Must have people management experience, managing a minimum of 3 people at the same time • Portfolio management (multi-product) experience • Highly analytical with proficiency analyzing and making recommendations based on consumption (IRI and Neilsen) and shipment data • Experience managing integrated marketing campaigns including paid, organic, shopper, and influencers • Experience driving demand and expansion for products and partnering with sales in retail (mass, grocery, club, convenience) and DTC • Experience partnering with global organizations • Led packaging and brand design projects • Bachelor's degree. MBA preferred. The base salary for this position is between $160,000.00 and $190,000.00 per year. Actual compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience, and location. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation and benefits, including an annual incentive bonus, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, PTO/FTO, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

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