Category Manager – Meat & Seafood
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Category Manager Meat & Seafood
Hybrid North West London
Attractive Salary Performance Bonus Car Allowance
A leading premium fine food distributor supplying some of the UKs most prestigious restaurants luxury hotels and specialist retailers is looking for a dynamic and commercially driven Category Manager Meat & Seafood to lead and grow a key product category.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset who thrives on identifying opportunities building strong supplier partnerships and driving commercial growth in a fast-paced premium food environment.
You will take full ownership of the Meat & Seafood category shaping strategy managing supplier relationships and leading a team of six while ensuring the business stays ahead of market trends customer expectations and product innovation.
What Youll Be Doing
- Drive the commercial performance and growth of the Meat & Seafood category
- Lead develop and inspire a team of up to six fostering a high-performing and collaborative culture
- Build strategic supplier partnerships and support key commercial negotiations
- Identify new product opportunities range development and market trends
- Work closely with sales marketing supply chain and quality teams to deliver exceptional products and service
- Manage pricing margins demand planning and supplier performance
- Bring fresh ideas to the category helping to shape the future of a premium product portfolio
What Were Looking For
- People management experience within food distribution or a related sector
- Strong knowledge of meat and seafood markets both UK and international
- A commercially sharp and entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for premium food
- Proven ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders
- Excellent negotiation analytical and communication skills
- Experience using ERP systems Excel and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of UK POAO import regulations is advantageous
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing international food business where innovation quality and collaboration are at the heart of everything they do.
If youre passionate about premium food thrive in a commercial environment and want to make a real impact in a high-value category wed love to hear from you.
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