Pulmuone Foods USA Inc. Is Hiring A Category Manager Bilingual

Join Pulmuone: Lead Category Strategy & Innovation in the Food Industry 🍱🌍

Pulmuone is dedicated to creating a healthier future for people and the planet through wholesome foods. Explore this exciting opportunity to shape our growth and innovation in a dynamic, global environment.

Company Overview

At Pulmuone, our mission is to foster a healthy future for individuals and the earth by offering nourishing, delicious foods. Our brands—Nasoya, Wildwood, Emerald Valley Kitchen, Monterey Gourmet Foods, and Cibo Naturals—provide a diverse array of products inspired by contemporary flavor trends, promoting a sustainable and healthy lifestyle. Learn more about us and our brands.

Job Responsibilities

• Strategy & Planning: Develop short-term and long-term category strategies for Asian FRM and K-Snacks across the US, Canada, and Europe, in all channels including Club, Retail, and Food Services.
• Growth Support: Maintain a multi-year roadmap to drive category growth and profitability, with compelling messaging and positioning.
• Market Analysis: Monitor sales, market share, and competitive activities, leveraging consumer insights and product knowledge.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Sales, Supply Chain, R&D, and Operations teams on product innovation, planning, distribution strategies, and resolving issues.
• Marketing Planning: Lead the development of annual marketing plans grounded in consumer insights, preferences, and macro trends.
• Financial Targets: Set and manage P&L targets for various channels.
• New Product Development: Oversee the entire NPD process from conception to execution, including pricing, positioning, regulatory labeling, and packaging.
• Operational Support: Collaborate with departments like SCM, Operations, and R&D to ensure infrastructure supports product development and strategy.
• Market Landscape Monitoring: Use competitive analysis and consumer insights to inform product and category decisions.
• Lifecycle Management: Manage product improvements, lifecycle, and SKU rationalization.
• Marketing & Communication: Create strategies to promote new products and engage consumers effectively.
• Performance Metrics: Develop dashboards and data narratives to track category performance and support sales strategies.
• Research & Trends: Conduct market and consumer research, staying abreast of industry developments.
• Budget & Reviews: Support annual marketing budget planning and lead quarterly business reviews with leadership.
• Leadership: Oversee one direct report ensuring aligned objectives and professional growth.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business Administration; MBA preferred.
• Passion for Food: A genuine love for food and its cultural significance.
• Experience: 10+ years in brand or product innovation marketing (CPG experience required), ideally in the food industry; 5+ years in senior marketing roles.
• Financial Acumen: Strong P&L management skills.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint; familiar with IRI, Nielsen, Spins.
• Communication: Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Timeliness & Travel: Ability to meet deadlines and willing to travel.
• Language: Bilingual in Korean is required.

Compensation & Benefits 💰🎉

The salary range for this role is $125,000 - $135,000. We offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Health insurance (~80-90% employer-paid for employees and dependents)
• Dental & vision coverage
• Life insurance & long-term disability
• Company-matched 401K plan
• Paid vacation, floating holidays, and company holidays

Our Global Team & Diversity 🌎🤝

Pulmuone operates with a diverse, distributed workforce across four countries. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming individuals from varied backgrounds and experiences who share our passion for a healthier tomorrow through wholesome foods.