"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 Caribbean, we are also providing 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.  

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. 

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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