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Job Title: Category Manager – Butchers / Fresh Meat
Location: South East - London / Home Counties / Essex / Hertfordshire / Kent
Job Type: Field-based
Job Reference: HP(phone number removed)
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 Basic + Car Allowance & Commission

About the Company

Join an ambitious, diverse, and friendly organization that’s committed to being the best in the business. As part of the largest purchasing organization in the UK, with over 10,000 clients and a robust supplier network, this company excels in providing cost-saving solutions to businesses in the leisure, hospitality, and independent sectors.

Their expertise includes:

* Cost savings and supply chain management

* Supporting independent businesses and improving efficiency

* Enhancing sustainability and compliance

* Offering operational advice and menu management systems

* Achieving best value while maintaining financial discipline

The Role

As the Business Unit Manager, you will take ownership of the butchers and fresh meat product portfolios within specified accounts. You’ll liaise daily with customers, ensuring their needs are met while maximizing value for the company. This role is integral to driving volume growth, margin improvement, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage the butchers and fresh meat product portfolios for assigned accounts, maintaining daily communication with customers.

* Develop and execute a business plan to achieve volume growth and optimal margin returns.

* Conduct regular reviews with customers and internal teams to ensure trading objectives are met through continuous improvement initiatives.

* Maintain and update category forecasts, ensuring efficient stock management and service levels.

* Identify opportunities for price optimization, cost reduction, and supply chain efficiency.

* Oversee customer-specific tenders, coordinating internal approvals.

* Collaborate with marketing teams to drive branded growth and enhance category performance.

* Present progress on budgets and growth plans during monthly management meetings.

Essential Skills and Experience

* Proven experience within the butchers or fresh meat industry is essential.

* Commercial management experience with major UK leisure/hospitality venues or chains.

* Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

* Ability to build and implement long-term sales strategies.

* Experience in managing cross-functional internal and external stakeholders.

* Excellent problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities.

* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

* A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on delivering results.

What’s on Offer

* Competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000.

* Car allowance and commission structure.

* Opportunity to work with a market leader in cost-saving solutions.

* Collaborative, supportive, and dynamic working environment.

If you’re an experienced professional with a strong background in the butchers or fresh meat industry, and you’re ready to take on a strategic, high-impact role, apply today to join this industry leader