What are the responsibilities and job description for the Category Manager - MEAT position at Merchants Distributors, LLC?
Overview
"Join Our Team: Souto Foods Seeks Bilingual Category Manager Meat!"
About Us:
At Souto Foods, we're not just providing customers with the highest- quality products from Latin America and the Carribean, we are also providng the best service in the industry!
Position Overview:
Responsible for achieving sales, profit, and customer satisfaction goals by serving as the company's expert in the meat category. This role focuses on developing programs and strategies to secure a competitive edge in the marketplace. The Meat Category Manager collaborates with our internal and external partners to drive results and ensure alignment with Souto Foods objectives.
Responsibilities
Accountabilities:
- Serve as the company’s meat category expert, staying informed on market trends, consumer preferences, and competitor activities.
- Develop and implement strategies to ensure Souto Foods meat category wins in the marketplace.
- Adapt programs and promotions to cater to Hispanic market preferences and demands.
- Collaborate with MDI buyers to source high-quality meats at competitive prices, considering supplier relationships that align with industry standards.
- Create an optimal product mix tailored to customer needs, including culturally relevant products.
- Develop and execute pricing and profit margin strategies to achieve financial targets.
- Lead and support the meat sales team, ensuring alignment with sales goals and company standards.
- Participate in the selection and hiring process of the meat sales team, ensuring they understand the Hispanic market dynamics.
- Train the sales force in product knowledge, sales techniques, and customer engagement specific to the meat category.
- Develop and implement promotional plans to drive sales, satisfy vendor requirements and achieve the desired total net profits.
- Oversee inventory control to maintain stock levels, minimize waste, and ensure product freshness.
- Implement processes for efficient inventory management and control, with a focus on reducing spoilage and meeting customer demand.
- Collaborate with Warehouse Operations to optimize logistics, storage, and delivery of meat products.
- Continuously evaluate and improve processes to enhance efficiency and customer experience.
Qualifications
Desirable Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent work experience in category management, sales or meat industry operations
- Strong understanding of meat products, market trends and customer preferences.
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to secure competitive vendor agreements.
- Proficiency in inventory management systems and pricing strategies.
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English (verbal and written)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel applications.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
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