Meat Category Director - Strategy, Growth & P&L

Sprouts Farmers Market; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Sick-time plan

Vacation accrual plan

Opportunities for career growth

15% employee discount

Flexible schedules

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) retirement savings plan

Company-paid life insurance

Contests and appreciation events

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer based in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking a Director of Meat to oversee merchandising strategies and lead a high-performing team. The successful candidate will be accountable for category decisions, including pricing frameworks and vendor relations, and must have a deep understanding of meat products. Ideal applicants will possess a Bachelor’s degree, extensive experience in category management, and strong analytical skills. Benefits include competitive pay and a 15% discount on purchases.

Qualifications

• 10–12+ years of experience in department or category management.
• Requires long-term strategic and financial planning skills.
• Strong understanding of P&L and retail merchandising principles.

Responsibilities

• Owns and sets the Meat category strategy aligned to Sprouts’ goals.
• Oversees merchandising teams for various meat categories.
• Leads cross-functional alignment to drive category execution.

Skills

Meat product knowledge

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading grocery retailer based in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking a Director of Meat to oversee merchandising strategies and lead a high-performing team. The successful candidate will be accountable for category decisions, including pricing frameworks and vendor relations, and must have a deep understanding of meat products. Ideal applicants will possess a Bachelor’s degree, extensive experience in category management, and strong analytical skills. Benefits include competitive pay and a 15% discount on purchases.