Director, CPG Food Categories

About the Role Paramount's Director, CPG Food Categories leads the end-to-end strategy for Paramount IP in the North American food and beverage landscape. This role transforms fan-favorite franchises into licensed products on grocery and retail shelves, balancing strategic growth with financial discipline. What You'll Do

• Define and execute the long-term growth strategy for North American food categories, aligned with broader franchise goals.
• Identify white-space opportunities and source new licensing partners to expand Paramount’s footprint into untapped food verticals.
• Lead the end-to-end licensing lifecycle: sourcing, vetting, and negotiating terms for global and regional CPG partners.
• Secure favorable royalty rates, minimum guarantees, and contractual terms that protect brand integrity and maximize revenue.
• Manage a diverse licensee portfolio, resolve operational issues, and drive partner performance and satisfaction.
• Maintain commercial accountability: build annual revenue forecasts and deliver quarterly performance reports to senior leadership.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Franchise Management, Creative, and Product Development to advance licensed products from concept to shelf.
• Partner with Retail teams to support licensees with retail sell-in. What We're Looking For
• 8–12 years of professional experience in brand licensing, consumer products, or CPG management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, forecast revenue, and interpret proposals.
• Track record of closing high-value deals with major corporate partners.
• Exceptional executive presence with the ability to pitch strategies and present data to senior-level stakeholders.
• An entrepreneurial, strategic thinker who approaches the business holistically and owns long-term growth and partnership success. Nice to Have
• Experience in Food & Beverage highly preferred.
• MBA is a plus. Compensation & Benefits
• Salary range: $125,000–$185,000 per year. Bonus eligible.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability benefits, tuition assistance, and PTO (subject to applicable collective bargaining agreements).