Meat Category Manager

Source Recruitment Solutions; Shelbyville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company laptop

Full Health Benefits

401K

Vacation time

Job summary

Source Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Meat Category Manager for Shelbyville, TN. The role drives profitable meat sales, provides merchandising expertise, and serves as liaison between the company and stores.

The position requires strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, plus knowledge of meat products and merchandising best practices. DOE determines final compensation; base around 75k with additional incentives.

Qualifications

• Retail meat merchandising experience required; equivalent experience acceptable.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills for reports and briefs.
• Excellent communication and client-facing capabilities.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs and perform hands-on merchandising.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel regionally.

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-o-grams.
• 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.

Skills

Meat merchandising experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Public presentation

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position: Meat Category Manager
Location: Shelbyville, TN
Salary: $75K base+ UP - DOE
Benefits: Company laptop, Full Health Benefits, 401K, Vacation time & more.

Our client, a premier food company with customers nationwide is seeking an experienced Meat Category Manager.

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-o-grams.
• 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 provide 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.