Category Manager – Meat & Seafood

Category Manager – Meat & Seafood Hybrid – North West London Attractive Salary + Performance Bonus + Car Allowance A leading premium fine food distributor supplying some of the UK’s most prestigious restaurants, luxury hotels and specialist retailers is looking for a dynamic and commercially driven Category Manager – Meat & Seafood to lead and grow a key product category. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset who thrives on identifying opportunities, building strong supplier partnerships and driving commercial growth in a fast-paced, premium food environment. You will take full ownership of the Meat & Seafood category, shaping strategy, managing supplier relationships and leading a team of six, while ensuring the business stays ahead of market trends, customer expectations and product innovation. What You’ll Be Doing Drive the commercial performance and growth of the Meat & Seafood category Lead, develop and inspire a team of up to six, fostering a high-performing and collaborative culture Build strategic supplier partnerships and support key commercial negotiations Identify new product opportunities, range development and market trends Work closely with sales, marketing, supply chain and quality teams to deliver exceptional products and service Manage pricing, margins, demand planning and supplier performance Bring fresh ideas to the category, helping to shape the future of a premium product portfolio What We’re Looking For People management experience within food distribution or a related sector Strong knowledge of meat and seafood markets, both UK and international A commercially sharp and entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for premium food Proven ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders Excellent negotiation, analytical and communication skills Experience using ERP systems, Excel and PowerPoint Knowledge of UK POAO import regulations is advantageous This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing international food business where innovation, quality and collaboration are at the heart of everything they do. If you’re passionate about premium food, thrive in a commercial environment and want to make a real impact in a high-value category, we’d love to hear from you.