Director, CPG Food Categories

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the long-term growth strategy for North American food categories, ensuring alignment with broader franchise goals.
• Identify and exploit "white space" opportunities, sourcing new partners to expand Paramount’s footprint into untapped food verticals.
• Monitor industry trends, consumer behavior, and retail shifts to keep the portfolio competitive and innovative.
• Lead the end-to-end licensing lifecycle: sourcing, vetting, and negotiating complex commercial terms for global and regional CPG partners.
• Secure favorable royalty rates, robust minimum guarantees, and contractual terms that protect brand integrity and maximize revenue.
• Manage a diverse licensee portfolio, resolving operational issues and ensuring high levels of partner performance and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of professional experience in brand licensing, consumer products, or CPG management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, forecast revenue, and interpret proposals.
• A track record of closing high-value deals with major corporate partners.
• Exceptional executive presence with the ability to pitch strategies and present data to senior-level stakeholders.
• An entrepreneurial, strategic thinker who approaches the business holistically, equally adept at driving and closing deals while taking full ownership of long-term growth and partnership success.