Sr. Sales Strategy Specialist
About Samyang America
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 Sr. Sales Strategy Specialist to perform sales forecasting and business planning. This role leverages data and business intelligence to guide decision-making, optimize trade investments, and enhance customer engagement. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and Finance.
Key Responsibilities:
Build and maintain sales forecasts at brand, customer, and channel levels; monitor performance against plan and highlight risks/opportunities.
Support annual and quarterly sales planning processes, aligning customer strategies with brand and financial objectives.
Develop and automate reporting dashboards (using Excel, Power BI or similar BI tools) to monitor sales performance, pricing, and promotion ROI.
Conduct syndicated data analysis (Nielsen, IRI, Circana, Madrid, etc.) and retailer POS reporting to identify trends and business opportunities.
Support Sales Strategy Manager to translate insights into actionable sales programs and trade strategies.
Evaluate trade promotion effectiveness and provide recommendations for improved ROI.
Prepare data-driven customer presentations and selling stories that influence retailer decisions.
Deliver competitive, category, and marketplace insights to support go-to-market strategies.
Requirements:
4–6 years of relevant professional experience
Experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry
Background in Sales and/or Marketing
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
Experience working with syndicated data sources (e.g., Circana, Nielsen, etc.)
The base salary for this position is between $75,000.00 and $95,000.00 per year. Actual compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience, and location. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation and benefits, including an annual incentive bonus, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, PTO/FTO, and a 401(k) plan with company match.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
Samyang America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Skills Required
- 4-6 years of relevant professional experience
- Experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry
- Background in Sales and/or Marketing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Experience working with syndicated data sources (e.g., Circana, Nielsen, etc.)
What We Do
Samyang America Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Samyang Foods Korea, was established in Los Angeles at the end of August 2021 and is responsible for the sales of all Samyang Food products in the United States. Samyang Foods Korea manufactured 'Samyang Ramen' in 1963, the Korea's first ramen, paving the way for making ramen the soul food of all Koreans. We, Samyang Foods Korea, have the history of establishing a US factory in 1984 which was the first one approved by the US FDA, and have been developing into a global ramen and food company with the release of the Buldak series. Samyang America will be taking the lead in spreading Korean food & Korean culture throughout the Americas beyond the US.
