Director of Product & Business Management- Deli Meat Manufacturer

About this role

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