Brand Marketing Manager - Must bilingual in Korean
Marketing – Brand Marketing Manager
Location: Irvine, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time/Onsite
Annual Salary Range: $90,000 – $110,000 plus performance based bonus compensation
Position Overview
We are seeking a strategic and performance-driven Brand Marketing Manager to lead brand growth initiatives across national retail and distribution channels.
This role will drive go-to-market strategy, retail activation, and integrated marketing execution to accelerate sell-through and strengthen brand equity in North America. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in beauty or CPG marketing and understands how to align brand storytelling with retail performance.
- 1. Brand Strategy & Growth Planning
Develop annual brand marketing strategy and growth roadmap
Lead go-to-market planning for new product launches
Define positioning, messaging, and competitive differentiation
Manage brand P&L input related to marketing investment
- 2. Campaign & Content Execution
Lead 360° integrated marketing campaigns (digital, social, influencer, retail media)
Manage creative agencies and external partners
Oversee paid media performance and ROI optimization
Track KPIs including sell-through lift, traffic, and brand awareness metrics
- 3. Retail & Channel Marketing
Partner with national retail accounts (e.g., Ulta, Target, Costco, specialty beauty)
Develop in-store activation, promotional calendars, and secondary placements
Support line reviews and retailer presentations with marketing strategy
Align digital campaigns to support retail sell-through
- 4. Cross-Functional Leadership
Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Finance to align demand planning
Coordinate with global brand teams on product updates and messaging
Work with e-commerce team on DTC and marketplace alignment
Ensure brand consistency across all channels
- 5. Analytics & Performance Optimization
Analyze sales and marketing data to identify growth opportunities
Monitor promotional ROI and trade marketing efficiency
Provide executive-level reporting and performance insights
MUST Fluent in Korean/English
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field
- 5+ years of brand marketing experience in Beauty, Skincare, or CPG
- Experience working with national retailers strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of retail marketing and trade promotion
- Proven experience managing product launches
- Analytical mindset with strong Excel / data interpretation skills
- Strong leadership and communication skills
Preferred Experience
- Experience in K-Beauty or international brand expansion
- Retail media experience (Ulta Media, Target Roundel, Amazon Ads, etc.)
- Experience managing multi-brand portfolio
- Understanding of sell-in vs. sell-through dynamics
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.