Join a global leader in Korean cuisine!

We are looking for a passionate and driven Brand and Product Manager to support our dynamic team at CJ Foods Oceania. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with well-loved global brands like bibigo, contributing to a variety of exciting projects across brand, product, and campaign marketing.

CJ CheilJedang Overview

CJ CheilJedang, the largest subsidiary of CJ Group, operates major businesses in both Foods and Bio sectors. In 2019, its Food division achieved annual sales of USD 18 billion, demonstrating consistent growth. With a global presence, CJ CheilJedang runs 40 manufacturing sites across seven countries and distributes products to over 60 countries worldwide. CJ Foods employs approximately 20,000 people globally, with 75% of our workforce based outside Korea.

CJ Foods Oceania

CJ Foods Oceania is actively expanding its operations in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to grow its team and drive business development. We own famous brands such as bibigo and Hetbahn, and our product range spans from essential kitchen staples such as flour, sugar, and cooking oil to ready-to-eat options like dumplings, kimchi, and snacks. For more information about CJ Foods Oceania, visit our website at www.cjfoods.com.au

About the Role

The Brand Product Manager will play a key role in owning and leading the Ready-to-Eat category - driving the portfolio and innovation, supporting brand and campaign execution, and working closely with the team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations across projects, activations, data management, and communications.

It’s a hands-on, fast-paced role perfect for someone who thrives on variety, loves food, and enjoys seeing their work make an impact. If you're organised, detail-oriented, and eager to grow in FMCG, this is your next step!

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute brand and category plans for the Ready-to-Eat portfolio, with clear business objectives and KPIs.

Lead the Ready-to-Eat portfolio, including core platforms such as Chicken, Mandu, Gimbap, Rolls and Noodles.

Drive the innovation pipeline and provide strategic input into NPD; oversee end-to-end launch execution.

Create and implement go-to-market activation and comms plan, including launch materials, sampling, in-store events, and promotional campaigns.

Conduct market and competitor research, data analysis, and insight generation to inform brand and NPD strategy.

Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure cohesive alignment and execution.

Manage ad-hoc marketing projects and support team operations to drive marketing efficiency and agility.

The Ideal Candidate:

You are hands-on, proactive, and eager to contribute. You take initiative, are detail-oriented, organised, and thrive in a fast-paced environment and within a team that values creativity and collaboration. You enjoy rolling up your sleeves and contributing to meaningful projects-big or small. You have a genuine passion for food and getting things done.

Skills and Experience Required:

Tertiary qualification in Marketing, Business, or a related field

Minimum 3 years’ marketing experience within the FMCG industry

Prior experience working on Coles and Woolworths accounts is essential

Positive, ambitious attitude with strong interpersonal and communication skills

Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and multitasking capabilities

Well-developed administrative and organisational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Familiarity with social media platforms and digital content coordination

Passionate about food, branding, and understanding consumer behaviour

A collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

How to Apply

If you're passionate about food and excited by the opportunity to grow your marketing career in FMCG, we want to hear from you!

Submit your CV and cover letter via seek.com.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All information will be treated in the strictest confidence.