Director of Product Marketing

Glendale, CA (On-site)

$175K/yr – $220K/yrDirector/Executive8+ years expSalaried Ft

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Own and lead the product marketing function for complex launches, shaping go-to-market strategy, channel-specific plays, and cross-functional alignment across Product, Engineering, Sales, and Creative.

  • Own launch planning, KPIs, and post-launch reviews
  • Translate technical specs into consumer benefits and craft master positioning
  • Build channel GTM plans for Costco, Walmart, Amazon, Shopify, and trade; manage assets and storytelling

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end go-to-market planning for every new product launch, including positioning, messaging, pricing, naming, packaging direction, and launch calendar.
  • Develop a repeatable launch playbook that the organization can run consistently across Costco, Walmart, Amazon, Shopify, and emerging channels.
  • Define launch KPIs (sell-in, sell-through, conversion, ROAS, share of voice) and conduct formal post-launch reviews to drive continuous improvement.
  • Translate engineering specifications (RO stages, UV-C sterilization, NSF certifications, energy-efficiency ratings) into clear, differentiated consumer benefits.
  • Develop the master positioning and message hierarchy for each product line, adapting it appropriately for each channel's audience and shelf format.
  • Own product naming, claims architecture, and on-pack messaging in coordination with Quality, Compliance, and Engineering teams.
  • Build channel-specific go-to-market plans for Costco, Walmart, Amazon, Shopify, and trade, tailoring story, assets, and promotional cadence to each.
  • Partner with Sales to create best-in-class buyer presentations, line review materials, and roadshow content.
  • Own Amazon and Shopify product detail pages, including titles, bullets, A+ / Premium A+ content, lifestyle imagery briefs, video assets, and reviews strategy.
  • Lead an always-on competitive program covering category leaders and emerging entrants, synthesizing findings into pricing, feature, and positioning recommendations.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in product marketing, go-to-market, or brand marketing, with at least 3 years in a director-level or function-leading role.
  • Proven success launching physical consumer products in CPG, consumer durables, appliances, or DTC, ideally sold through both retail and e-commerce.
  • Direct experience with at least two of: Costco, Walmart, Amazon (Vendor Central or Seller Central), and Shopify, including channel-specific content and merchandising requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate technical or engineering-heavy products into clear, persuasive consumer narratives.
  • Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to marketing decisions, including familiarity with sell-through, conversion, ROAS, share, and review-based KPIs.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop product pages, brief creative teams, and present launch plans to senior leadership.
  • Strategic mindset paired with a hands-on, operator orientation; comfortable owning the work end-to-end and building from first principles.
  • Track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing without authority across product, sales, and operations stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
  • 401K Retirement Plan
  • Paid Vacation Time
  • Paid Holidays
  • and More!
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Brio Water Technology

Brio Water Technology is a water product supplier that carries the industry's leading quality and most cost-effective products. Every day, thousands of retail water facilities, bottling plants, and manufacturers trust Brio Water Tech with their everyday water product needs, reinforcing our reputation of industry-leading quality, top-notch reliability, cost-effective prices, and a wide selection of services in the water industry. We maintain high standards, excellent customer service and high-quality products.

Founded in 1992
Hacienda Heights, California, USA
50 employees (9 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
226.9K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$95.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
45%
Direct
42.2%
Referral
4.7%
Social
3.3%
Paid
4.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~50

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
5 (10% of company)
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1