D R Newitt Recruitment
Category Manager – Meat & Seafood
Category Manager – Meat & Seafood at D R Newitt Recruitment, based in London. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- London
- Closing date
- Sector
- Warehouse Logistics
Reference 642846125340826752
About the role
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
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.
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Reference: 642846125340826752 · Posted 7 hours ago · Closes 28 Nov 2026 · Listed via D R Newitt Recruitment
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