Meat & Seafood Category Lead for Premium Growth

D R Newitt Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading premium food distributor is looking for a dynamic Category Manager for Meat & Seafood in Greater London. You will drive the category's growth by managing a team, shaping strategy, and building supplier partnerships. The role demands strong knowledge of meat and seafood markets, excellent leadership, and negotiation skills. If you have a passion for premium food and thrive in a commercial setting, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in people management within food distribution.
• Strong understanding of UK and international meat and seafood markets.
• Ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial performance and growth of the Meat & Seafood category.
• Develop and inspire a team, fostering a high-performing culture.
• Build strategic supplier partnerships and support negotiations.

Skills

People management experience

Knowledge of meat and seafood markets

Commercially sharp mindset

Excellent negotiation skills

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

A leading premium food distributor is looking for a dynamic Category Manager for Meat & Seafood in Greater London. You will drive the category's growth by managing a team, shaping strategy, and building supplier partnerships. The role demands strong knowledge of meat and seafood markets, excellent leadership, and negotiation skills. If you have a passion for premium food and thrive in a commercial setting, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.