Category Manager - MEAT

Souto Foods; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bilingual Category Manager for the Meat division. This pivotal role involves strategizing to enhance sales and customer satisfaction while ensuring a competitive edge in the marketplace. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in meat products and market trends to develop tailored programs for the Hispanic market. You will lead a dynamic sales team, optimize inventory management, and collaborate with various stakeholders to drive results. If you're passionate about the meat industry and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in category management or sales.
• Strong understanding of meat products and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to ensure the meat category wins in the marketplace.
• Train sales team in product knowledge and customer engagement.

Skills

Category Management

Sales Strategies

Negotiation Skills

Inventory Management

Bilingual Proficiency (Spanish/English)

Market Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team: Souto Foods Seeks Bilingual Category Manager Meat!

About Us:

At Souto Foods, we're not just providing customers with the highest-quality products from Latin America and the Caribbean, we are also providing the best service in the industry!

Position Overview:

Responsible for achieving sales, profit, and customer satisfaction goals by serving as the company's expert in the meat category. This role focuses on developing programs and strategies to secure a competitive edge in the marketplace. The Meat Category Manager collaborates with internal and external partners to drive results and ensure alignment with Souto Foods objectives.

Responsibilities

Accountabilities:

• Serve as the company’s meat category expert, staying informed on market trends, consumer preferences, and competitor activities.

• Develop and implement strategies to ensure Souto Foods' meat category wins in the marketplace.

• Adapt programs and promotions to cater to Hispanic market preferences and demands.

• Collaborate with MDI buyers to source high-quality meats at competitive prices, considering supplier relationships that align with industry standards.

• Create an optimal product mix tailored to customer needs, including culturally relevant products.

• Develop and execute pricing and profit margin strategies to achieve financial targets.

• Lead and support the meat sales team, ensuring alignment with sales goals and company standards.

• Participate in the selection and hiring process of the meat sales team, ensuring they understand the Hispanic market dynamics.

• Train the sales force in product knowledge, sales techniques, and customer engagement specific to the meat category.

• Develop and implement promotional plans to drive sales, satisfy vendor requirements, and achieve desired total net profits.

• Oversee inventory control to maintain stock levels, minimize waste, and ensure product freshness.

• Implement processes for efficient inventory management and control, with a focus on reducing spoilage and meeting customer demand.

• Collaborate with Warehouse Operations to optimize logistics, storage, and delivery of meat products.

• Continuously evaluate and improve processes to enhance efficiency and customer experience.

Qualifications

Desirable Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent work experience in category management, sales, or meat industry operations.

• Strong understanding of meat products, market trends, and customer preferences.

• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to secure competitive vendor agreements.

• Proficiency in inventory management systems and pricing strategies.

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English (verbal and written).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel applications.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

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