Meat Category Manager

Position: Meat Category Manager
Location: Tullahoma, TN
Salary: $75K base+ UP - DOE
Benefits: Company laptop, Full Health Benefits, 401K, Vacation time & more.
Contact: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Our client, a premier food company with customers nationwide is seeking an experienced Meat Category Manager .

Job Summary

The Meat Category Manager supports retail customers by driving profitable meat sales, providing merchandising expertise, and acting as a liaison between the company and stores. This role requires strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, along with knowledge of meat products, operations and merchandising best practices.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct regular store visits to support meat sales growth and provide guidance.

- Analyze departmental financials, operations, and competitor strategies; provide actionable recommendations.

- Develop and implement meat merchandising plans, including allocation programs and plan-o-grams.

- Assist with weekly ad planning by coordinating with vendors, department managers, and buyers.

- Monitor inventory, quality control, and warehouse program compliance.

- Maintain compliance with company policies, sanitation standards, and federal/state regulations (FDA).

- Utilize technology and the Flawless Execution method to track and report results.

Requirements:

- Retail category manager meat experience required; degree is not required. Equivalent experience in meat merchandising considered.

- 3 + years experience marketing, promoting, merchandising or selling meat products to retail grocery stores & grocery wholesalers.

- Provide professional appearance and provide positive company image to the public.

- Strong PC skills, Microsoft Office Suite.

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial and operational reports.

- Excellent communication skills for presentations and reports.

- Valid drivers license and ability to travel to regional store locations.

- Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs, stand, walk, stoop, climb, and perform hands-on merchandising activities.

- Work occurs in stores, including freezers, coolers, and around heavy machinery.

- Possess a valid drivers license as this position requires some overnight travel.

- Must be currently authorized to work in the USA without the need for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.

If you are interested or know of someone that would be a great match, please send a MS Word resume & cover letter to John Marino at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Or Apply directly here online by clicking the "APPLY NOW" link:

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