Meat Category Manager — Strategy & Growth

Uwajimaya; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting wages

Paid holidays from day one

Excellent medical, dental, and vision

Generous retirement plan

Paid time off, long-term disability, &

Job summary

Uwajimaya in Seattle seeks a Category Manager – Meat to lead strategic plans that grow sales, profitability, and market share across the meat category. You will collaborate with stores and suppliers, analyze market trends, design promotions, and guide cross-functional teams on assortment and merchandising.

You will monitor costs, update pricing, coordinate purchases, and ensure effective in-store execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in retail merchandising or purchasing.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Japanese or Pan Asian cuisine is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with store managers and Director of Retail Operations to create merchandising guidelines.
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers and vendors; negotiate contracts.
• Coordinate with corporate marketing and merchandising teams to execute plans.
• Monitor category performance and develop action plans for underperforming areas.
• Conduct consumer research to understand shopping behaviors and inform strategy.
• Work with stores, merchandising, supply chain, and marketing teams to align initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Vendor relationships

Negotiation

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Uwajimaya in Seattle seeks a Category Manager – Meat to lead strategic plans that grow sales, profitability, and market share across the meat category. You will collaborate with stores and suppliers, analyze market trends, design promotions, and guide cross-functional teams on assortment and merchandising.

You will monitor costs, update pricing, coordinate purchases, and ensure effective in-store execution.