Category Manager

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