Director, Portfolio Growth Strategy

SAMYANG AMERICA INC•Brea, CA

1d•$140,000 - $165,000

About The Position

Samyang America stands as the #1 Gen Z brand, boldly shaping the future of food culture with innovative flavors, viral trends, and unforgettable brand experiences. We don’t just create food - we craft moments that spark excitement, inspire connection, and celebrate bold individuality. Our mission is to bring daring, delicious products to the market that resonate deeply with the next generation of food lovers. From iconic spicy noodles to creative new launches, we are driven by passion, creativity, and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of taste and culture. At Samyang America, you’ll join a dynamic team that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a shared love for bold flavor experiences. We value fresh ideas, energetic spirit, and the courage to lead trends rather than follow them. If you’re ready to be part of a brand that’s more than just food - a brand that moves culture and creates unforgettable moments - join our team today! Position Summary: We are looking for a Director, Portfolio Growth Strategy who will be responsible for shaping the company’s short-, mid-, and long-term growth direction through clear portfolio strategy, prioritization, and trade-off decisions. This role owns the growth strategy narrative and portfolio logic that guide innovation, new business development, partnerships, and investment decisions. The Director ensures growth choices are deliberate, capability-aligned, and forward-looking—rather than opportunistic or reactive. Reporting to the VP of Strategy & Intelligence, this role partners closely with R&D, Innovation, Finance, Commercial, and Regional teams to ensure strategy consistently informs where and how the company chooses to grow.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Strategy, Economics, Engineering, or related field (MBA or Master’s preferred)
10–15+ years of experience in strategy, portfolio management, corporate strategy, or growth leadership roles
Proven experience defining and driving portfolio-level growth strategies
Strong ability to frame trade-offs and influence senior decision-makers
Experience working cross-functionally with R&D, innovation, and commercial teams
Comfort operating across multiple time horizons and ambiguity

Nice To Haves

Experience in CPG, food & beverage, or consumer-driven industries
Background in both strategy and operating roles
Experience supporting innovation pipelines, new business creation, or M&A strategy
International or Americas regional experience
Exposure to capability-led or R&D-driven growth models
Hands on Trends, Foresight, Future Forecasting and Predictive Modeling experience

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a clear growth strategy narrative across short- (1–2 year) and long-term (3–7 year) horizons
Define strategic growth themes and where-to-play priorities
Translate enterprise and regional direction into actionable portfolio choices
Build and manage a portfolio view of growth opportunities, spanning core, adjacent, and future platforms
Apply consistent criteria to assess opportunities based on: Strategic fit, Feasibility (R&D, operations, go-to-market), Long-term growth potential
Drive explicit trade-offs and prioritization decisions to focus resources
Partner closely with R&D, Innovation, Commercial, and Finance leaders to ensure alignment with strategy
Provide strategy-first input into: Innovation pipeline prioritization; New business exploration; Partnerships and M&A discussions