Meat Merchandiser/Category Manager

Executive Leadership Solutions; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Leadership Solutions is seeking a high-performing Meat Merchandiser / Meat Category Manager in Birmingham, Alabama. This pivotal role will lead the Meat & Seafood Category, focusing on sales growth, inventory management, and team support. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in meat merchandising, strong negotiation skills, and a data-driven mindset. This position offers a rare opportunity to learn from the current leader during a transition, with a focus on excellence and team development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in meat merchandising or meat category management within grocery or big-box retail.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and buying expertise.
• A high-performance, leadership-driven mindset.
• Analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• Deep understanding of meat quality, sourcing, and industry trends.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead merchandising and category strategies to grow sales, margin, and market share.
• Manage assortment, pricing, promotional planning, and vendor partnerships.
• Analyze sales trends and competitive data to optimize performance.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure best-in-class cost, quality, and supply.
• Partner closely with Operations and Store Leadership to ensure flawless execution.
• Oversee inventory, shrink control initiatives, and supply chain efficiency.
• Support and educate store teams on programs, standards, and product knowledge.
• Develop long-term category vision and seasonal planning strategies.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Job Summary

Meat Merchandiser / Meat Category Manager — Our Client is seeking a high‑performing Meat Merchandiser / Meat Category Manager to lead the Meat & Seafood Category and elevate departmental performance across our stores. This role is open due to a planned retirement, offering a unique opportunity to learn directly from the current leader during a transition period. They are a small, but growing grocer with upside and a great culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead merchandising and category strategies to grow sales, margin, and market share.
• Manage assortment, pricing, promotional planning, and vendor partnerships.
• Analyze sales trends and competitive data to optimize performance.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure best‑in‑class cost, quality, and supply.
• Partner closely with Operations and Store Leadership to ensure flawless execution.
• Oversee inventory, shrink control initiatives, and supply chain efficiency.
• Support and educate store teams on programs, standards, and product knowledge.
• Develop long‑term category vision and seasonal planning strategies.

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to step into a key leadership role, shape the future of our meat department, and join a company committed to excellence, growth, and team development.

Requirements

• Proven experience in meat merchandising or meat category management within grocery or big‑box retail.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and buying expertise.
• A high‑performance, leadership‑driven mindset.
• Analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• Deep understanding of meat quality, sourcing, and industry trends.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.