Category Manager - Meat

Overview

Job Description Lead the development and execution of category strategies that drive sales, margin, market share, competitive price position, and customer satisfaction. Manage all aspects of assortment, pricing, merchandising, product quality, sourcing, and promotional planning as well oversee aspects of product development using data, market insights, and cross‑functional collaboration. Deliver financial goals through everyday business management and long‑term strategic planning while maximizing margin through strong cost negotiations and development of key cross‑functional partnerships.

• Develop and execute category plans, including assortment, pricing, promotions, innovation, quality, and shrink management.
• Manage sales and margin performance by analyzing profitability, pricing, selection, and in‑store presentation.
• Use reporting and analytics to inform decisions and anticipate risks or challenges.
• Leverage customer insight and market data to lead the industry with innovative, relevant product offering.
• Set retail pricing and promotional strategies across regions through effective supplier negotiations.
• Build category marketing strategies aligned with company priorities.
• Source product to achieve our animal welfare commitments.
• Ensure that all federal, state, and company regulations and standards for product quality, safety, refrigeration, and sanitation are met.
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain Replenishment team to optimize inventory levels at the DC and stores.
• Maintain strong internal and external partnerships, influence teams through clear communication and storytelling.
• Conduct competitive and market analysis to ensure alignment with customer trends and preferences.
• Provide stores with relevant data and direction to maximize profitability.
• Support resets, remodels, and new store openings.
• Ensure compliance with freshness, food safety, refrigeration, and sanitation standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field, preferred.
• 0-3+ years of experience in category management, merchandising, and / or procurement, preferred.

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including CoPilot.
• Solid understanding of P&L, margins, and retail merchandising principles.

• Results‑oriented, strategic, and proactive.
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized and detail‑focused; able to manage multiple priorities.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and work independently or collaboratively.

• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Driving for Results
• Coaching and Developing Others
• Leading Change

• Some travel required (trade shows, business needs).
• Full‑time role based in the Sprouts Support Office (Phoenix, AZ), onsite 3 days/week.
• Regular meetings and product testing are part of ongoing category review processes.

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
• Vacation accrual plan
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!

• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Pre‑tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Company paid short‑term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
• Paid holidays

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