Meat Category Manager

Source Recruitment Solutions; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company laptop

Full Health Benefits

401K

Vacation time

Job summary

A retail solutions firm is seeking a Meat Category Manager in Nashville. This role supports retail customers by driving meat sales and offers expertise in merchandising. Candidates need strong communication and analytical skills, along with experience in marketing and selling meat products to grocery stores. Responsibilities include conducting store visits, analyzing financials, and developing merchandising plans. A valid driver’s license and ability to travel are required, along with physical capabilities for merchandising tasks.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in marketing, promoting, merchandising or selling meat products.
• Strong ability to interpret financial and operational reports.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs and perform hands-on merchandising activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular store visits to support meat sales growth.
• Analyze departmental financials and provide actionable recommendations.
• Implement meat merchandising plans and monitor inventory.

Skills

Retail category manager experience

Strong analytical skills

Strong communication skills

PC skills, Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Meat Category Manager

Location: Nashville, TN

Salary: $75K base+ UP - DOE

Benefits: Company laptop, Full Health Benefits, 401K, Vacation time & more.

Job Summary

The Meat Category Manager supports retail customers by driving profitable meat sales, providing merchandising expertise, and acting as a liaison between the company and stores. This role requires strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, along with knowledge of meat products, operations and merchandising best practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular store visits to support meat sales growth and provide guidance.
• Analyze departmental financials, operations, and competitor strategies; provide actionable recommendations.
• Develop and implement meat merchandising plans, including allocation programs and plan‑ograms.
• Assist with weekly ad planning by coordinating with vendors, department managers, and buyers.
• Monitor inventory, quality control, and warehouse program compliance.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, sanitation standards, and federal/state regulations (FDA).
• Utilize technology and the Flawless Execution method to track and report results.

Requirements

• Retail category manager meat experience required; degree is not required. Equivalent experience in meat merchandising considered.
• 3+ years’ experience marketing, promoting, merchandising or selling meat products to retail grocery stores & grocery wholesalers.
• Provide professional appearance and a positive company image to the public.
• Strong PC skills, Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial and operational reports.
• Excellent communication skills for presentations and reports.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to regional store locations.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs, stand, walk, stoop, climb, and perform hands‑on merchandising activities.
• Work occurs in stores, including freezers, coolers, and around heavy machinery.
• Possess a valid driver’s license as this position requires some overnight travel.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the USA without the need for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.