Title: Director of Category Management - Meat
Location: Houston, TX
Company Summary: An up-and-coming national food retailer is seeking a Director of Category Management 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 Director of Category Management 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 Director of Category Management should have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in business or other related field required
- 5+ 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 Director of Category Management role, then please don't wait to apply.