National Meat & Seafood Category Director — Growth Leader

Albertsons Companies, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Associate discounts

Health benefits

Paid time off

Career growth

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a National Director of Category Development–Meat & Seafood. You will lead category strategy and supplier negotiations, leveraging data analytics to drive growth across markets.

The role balances strategic leadership with hands-on collaboration to deliver effective merchandising across our Fresh categories. In this senior position, you will partner with National Merchandising and Market teams, travel as needed, and shape category plans that enhance customer

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Meat & Seafood categories with national scope.
• Strong category management experience across multiple markets.
• Proven negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Data-driven decision making with analytics experience.
• Leadership and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage category strategies for Meat & Seafood nationally.
• Lead and mentor merch teams; collaborate with Market merchants and partners.
• Drive data-informed category planning, pricing, promotions, and assortment.
• Negotiate with suppliers and align with replenishment and market needs.

Skills

Meat & Seafood expertise

Category management

Negotiation

Data analytics

Team leadership

Tools

Merchandising tools (OMNI, IRI)

Job description

Albertsons Companies is seeking a National Director of Category Development–Meat & Seafood. You will lead category strategy and supplier negotiations, leveraging data analytics to drive growth across markets.

The role balances strategic leadership with hands-on collaboration to deliver effective merchandising across our Fresh categories. In this senior position, you will partner with National Merchandising and Market teams, travel as needed, and shape category plans that enhance customer