Title: Category Manager - Protein / Meat
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Company Summary: An up-and-coming national food retailer is seeking a Category to own the Meat and Proteins category. The company is experiencing unprecedented growth and is aiming to be one the primary e-grocers in the United States. The position is fast paced, requires a lot of responsibility, and optimal organizational skills. This company is a tight-knit organization with a strong company culture and is looking for an individual who will hit the ground running and move the position and the department forward.
The Category Manager will be responsible for:
- Own all P&L for the Meat/Proteins category
- Knowledge of meat suppliers nationwide
- Prime negotiation skills, driving innovation and category advancements
- Determines the positioning of the product category to maximize visibility
- Oversees a team to effectively develop and expand suites of products by analyzing marketplace trends to identify new opportunities
- Promotes and supports company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity
- Consistently working with cross functional teams determining promotional and pricing initiatives
- Striving to move up and grow within the company and lead the team reflective of this
The Category Manager should have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in business or other related field required
- 3+ years of related experience within Meat category
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with others
- Led a team of procurement professionals
- Experience driving initiatives from cradle to grave
- Proven negotiation skills
- Experience with high SKU counts
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Quarterly performance bonus
If you are interested in the Category Manager role, then please don't wait to apply.