Responsible for driving profitable sales growth of the Center of the Plate categories, Beef, Pork, Poultry & Seafood within a region
Collaborates cross functionally (Sales, Supply Chain, Revenue Management) and across entities (Market, Corporate, Specialty)
Category expert providing training, product information, regulatory guidance, and market cost guidance to internal and external customers
Align with SSMG teams to execute strategies
Identify business development opportunities, coordinate with sales teams to propose new business
Analyze data and market insights to understand consumer needs
Research competitors and suggest appropriate pricing
Provide field feedback on strategies
Ensure product availability and manage site-specific market cost decisions
Develop and monitor SOPs ensuring product quality and compliance

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of degree sufficient to successfully perform essential job functions required.
3+ years management/professional experience required (5+ years preferred).
Significant produce industry experience, sales, merchandising and/or operations experience within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment preferred.
Strong written & verbal communications skills required
Strong excel skills preferred
Ability to manage & implement innovative strategies to maximize sales & gross profit potential while driving customer loyalty & MA engagement.

Center of Plate Category Manager

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