About this opportunity
Strategic Employment lists this General Manager CPG opportunity in california, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
General Manager, U.S. (CPG)
A growing, international CPG brand is hiring a U.S. General Manager to own and scale its North American business. This is a true P&L role , reporting directly to the CEO, with broad autonomy and a mandate to grow revenue, strengthen distributor partnerships, and build out a high-performing commercial team.
This is not an operations or plant GM role. The focus is commercial leadership: sales strategy, distributors, retail partnerships, trade spend, forecasting, and execution in a lean environment.
If this sounds like your next career move, apply now!
Compensation: Up to $200k base + bonus + full benefits
Location: Greater LA / OC (flexible hybrid; office currently in East LA County with potential move toward the LAX/Westside area)
Qualifications
8+ years in CPG/FMCG , ideally with strong beverage exposure
Proven experience owning a full P&L in the U.S. market
Deep experience managing distributor-led models and national or regional retail accounts
Track record of retail expansion, trade spend optimization, and profitable growth
Experience working within a global or international organization preferred
Mandarin fluency is a strong plus , but not required
What You’ll Own
Full U.S. P&L ownership (revenue, gross margin, trade spend, A&P, opex)
Distributor-led go-to-market strategy across grocery, mass, club, specialty, and other key channels
Direct ownership of key retail relationships , JBPs, pricing, and promotional calendars
Forecasting and demand planning discipline to support growth and supply continuity
Hands-on leadership of a small but growing U.S. team, with responsibility to attract and develop talent
Close alignment with global HQ while maintaining strong local decision-making
Why This Role
High-impact, high-visibility leadership role with direct access to executive decision-makers
Real autonomy to shape U.S. strategy and build a team
Flexible working model focused on outcomes, not face time
Backing of an established international brand with significant growth runway
US Citizens and Permanent Residents are welcome to apply. Unable to provide sponsorship at this time.
Compensation: $200,000 per year
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Worksite address
california, MO, 65018, US
Who can apply
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