COP Category Manager

Sysco

Category Manager for Sysco focusing on sales growth of Beef, Pork, Poultry & Seafood. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support the category and customer needs.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeJessup • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $104,100 - $156,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for driving profitable sales growth of the Center of the Plate categories, Beef, Pork, Poultry & Seafood within a region
Collaborates cross functionally (Sales, Supply Chain, Revenue Management) and across entities (Market, Corporate, Specialty)
Category expert that provides training, product information, regulatory guidance, and market cost guidance to internal and external customers
Align with SSMG teams to execute strategies, identify business development opportunities
Analyze data and market insights to understand consumer needs and wants
Research competitors and suggest appropriate pricing
Manage site specific market cost decisions on a weekly basis
Provide field feedback on strategies including advising on marketing materials to improve sales
Address the needs and concerns of key TRS/CMU/LCC customer contacts
Provide timely and effective communication with Sales force

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of degree
3+ years management/professional experience required (5+ years preferred)
Significant produce industry experience, sales, merchandising and/or operations experience within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment preferred
Strong written & verbal communications skills required
Strong excel skills preferred
Ability to manage & implement innovative strategies to maximize sales & gross profit potential while driving customer loyalty & MA engagement

Benefits

Comp & perks

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysismarket researchsales growth strategiespricing strategyproduct trainingregulatory guidancecustomer engagementmerchandisingoperations managementprofit maximization

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationleadershipproblem-solvingcustomer servicestrategic thinkinginnovationfeedback provisioncross-functional teamworkadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degreesales management certificationmarketing certificationoperations management certificationfood safety certificationsupply chain certificationcustomer service certificationdata analysis certificationproject management certificationmerchandising certification