Category Manager – Meat & Sea Food

Misfits Market

Category Manager managing strategy for non-produce categories at Misfits Market, focusing on sustainability and vendor relationships. Collaborating with teams to enhance product offerings and reduce food waste.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in category strategy development and execution, with a strong focus on P&L management, vendor negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in leveraging market insights and trends to drive product offerings and sustainability initiatives within the food industry.

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Category Strategy DevelopmentP&L ManagementVendor NegotiationGrocery Retail ExperienceCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

P&L ManagementRetail MathNegotiation SkillsStrategic PlanningMarket Research

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationAdaptabilityDecision-Making

Tools & Technologies

G-SuiteExcelWord

Industry Keywords

Grocery RetailEcommerceFood IndustrySustainability InitiativesProduct Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, curate and execute category strategies to align with company goals, optimizing product offerings across assigned categories.
Own the category P&L and negotiate to hit revenue, profit, SKU productivity, quality, and food waste saving goals
Support vendor relationships, focusing on driving competitive pricing, product quality, and timely delivery. Assist in negotiations and process improvements.
Conduct research to identify trends, competitor strategies, and consumer preferences, providing actionable insights to guide category decisions.
Work with Inventory Planning, Operations, Logistics, Marketing, Product Development, and IT to execute category strategies and ensure alignment across teams.
Support sustainability initiatives within the category, focusing on reducing food waste and identifying areas for improvement.
Assist in key projects related to category growth and process improvements, ensuring effective execution with cross-functional teams.
Collaborate with product development teams to identify new product opportunities based on customer demands and market trends.
Report directly to the Sr. Director of Category Management, supporting the execution of strategic goals and key initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional industry experience required
4-6 years grocery retail or Grocery sourcing experience preferred
Ecommerce or organic/natural food experience is a plus
Buying experience and strong negotiating skills
Long term strategic and financial planning skills with a solid understanding of P/L statements, general ledgers, and margins
Strong working knowledge of the food industry with established relationships
Adaptable to a startup environment. Willing to learn new programs and systems
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively across multiple teams
Fast on your feet and quick to make thoughtful decisions
Proficiency with G-Suit, Excel, Word and Retail Math required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Annual Misfits grocery box credit of $1200 paid in weekly installments
Life insurance
Paid vacation time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Commuter benefits