Product Marketing Manager

Job Title : Product Marketing Manager

Location :  Orange County, CA (Hybrid)

Employment Type :  Full-Time

About the Role :

Our client is seeking a dynamic and strategic  Product Marketing Manager  to lead the end-to-end product portfolio management of high-growth wellness categories. In this role, you’ll drive business impact through innovation, product development, and marketing execution—acting with a true General Manager mindset.

You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with creative, sales, operations, and regulatory teams to launch best-in-class products and deliver against sales, profit, and market share goals. This is a high-impact opportunity for a passionate, entrepreneurial marketer who thrives on owning a portfolio, bringing ideas to life, and driving results.

What You’ll Do :

Business & Portfolio Strategy

Develop and execute annual operating plans (AOP) for your assigned categories

Own the 2–3 year innovation pipeline, leveraging consumer insights and competitive trends

Manage the product lifecycle including SKU rationalization, pricing, and positioning

Deliver on key P&L targets and drive continuous portfolio optimization

Project & Product Launch Management

Lead new product development through stage-gate processes

Oversee timelines and budget to ensure on-time, high-impact launches

Partner with cross-functional teams to execute seamlessly across all channels

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Sales, Consumer Communications, and Creative to align on go-to-market strategies

Develop sell-in tools and trade marketing assets to support customer-facing teams

Identify and respond to channel-specific needs and growth opportunities

Insights & Analytics

Monitor market and consumer trends to inform strategic direction

Analyze performance metrics and consumption data to make real-time recommendations

Manage research initiatives to uncover insights that fuel long-term growth

You’re a Great Fit If You Have :

• ? 5–7 years of marketing experience in CPG, Beauty, or Health & Wellness (VMS preferred)
• ? Proven success owning product portfolios and launching consumer products
• ? Strong financial acumen and ability to deliver on P&L goals
• ? Experience managing cross-functional teams and driving innovation
• ? Excellent communication, time management, and project leadership skills
• ? Entrepreneurial spirit with a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude
• ? Passion for health, wellness, and making a positive impact

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco / Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco / Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.