Director of Product & Business Management- Deli Meat Manufacturer

Position Summary

The Director of Product & Business Management will report directly to the CEO and lead the growth of the company’s protein and deli product portfolio in the U.S. market.

This role will focus on:

• Product portfolio strategy and management
• New product development and commercialization
• Consumer-driven innovation
• Revenue, margin, and P&L performance
• Cross-functional leadership across Sales, R&D, Operations, and Finance

The ideal candidate combines strong product management expertise with commercial acumen and a proven track record of driving profitable growth in food manufacturing or CPG environments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Portfolio Strategy

• Develop and execute portfolio growth strategies across protein and deli categories
• Evaluate SKU performance and lead portfolio optimization initiatives
• Identify market opportunities and category expansion strategies
• Define pricing, positioning, and profitability targets for key product lines

2. Product Development & Innovation

• Lead new product development from concept through commercialization
• Translate consumer insights and market trends into innovation pipelines
• Partner with R&D and Operations to accelerate product launches
• Drive localization and adaptation of Korean-inspired protein products for the U.S. market
• Manage stage-gate development processes and launch execution

3. Commercial & P&L Management

• Own category-level revenue, margin, and profitability performance
• Monitor business performance and identify growth opportunities
• Develop action plans to improve sales, margins, and operational efficiency
• Establish KPI dashboards and performance tracking systems
• Partner with Sales and Finance to achieve annual business objectives

4. Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate closely with Sales, R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance
• Align product strategies with customer and retailer requirements
• Serve as a key liaison between U.S. operations and global teams
• Support strategic growth initiatives and business expansion efforts

Requirements

Required

• 10+ years of experience in product management, innovation, or category management within Food, CPG, or Consumer Products
• Proven experience leading product development and commercialization initiatives
• Strong business and financial acumen with P&L responsibility
• Experience managing product portfolios and driving profitable growth
• Strong cross-functional leadership and project management skills

Preferred

• Experience in protein, deli, fresh food, or refrigerated categories
• Experience in food manufacturing environments
• Experience working with Korean, Asian, or globally inspired food products
• Experience in founder-led or high-growth organizations

Success Metrics

• New product launch success rate
• Revenue growth by category
• Gross margin improvement
• Portfolio profitability
• SKU productivity and optimization
• Commercialization speed-to-market