Commercial Business Unit Manager – Fresh Meat & Butchery in Weston-super-Mare - Adore Recruitment

Location: South East (London, Essex, Hertfordshire & Kent)

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 Basic + Car Allowance + Commission + Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Monday – Friday

We are recruiting for a specialist Category Manager – Fresh Meat & Butchery to join a growing and commercially focused B2B organisation supporting hospitality, leisure, and independent sector clients across the UK.

This is a high-impact, field-based commercial role where you will take ownership of the fresh meat and butchery category across key accounts, driving growth, margin performance, and supply chain efficiency. This position is ideal for a commercially minded professional who combines strong category management expertise with hands-on industry knowledge of butchery and fresh meat.

Please note: Proven butchery or fresh meat industry experience is essential for this role. HP1456534 - Category Manager - …

As Category Manager, you will be responsible for managing the butchery and fresh meat product portfolio across a portfolio of hospitality and leisure clients. You will work closely with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to optimise pricing, improve performance, and deliver long-term commercial value.

You will play a key role in driving category growth through strategic planning, supplier engagement, and continuous performance improvement initiatives. HP1456534 - Category Manager - …

• Take full ownership of the fresh meat and butchery category across assigned accounts
• Build strong relationships with customers, ensuring consistent service and value delivery
• Develop and implement category growth and margin improvement strategies
• Conduct regular commercial reviews with customers and internal stakeholders
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, price optimisation, and supply chain efficiencies
• Manage category forecasting, stock planning, and service level performance
• Oversee tenders and coordinate internal approvals for customer-specific requirements
• Collaborate with marketing and commercial teams to enhance category performance
• Present budgets, forecasts, and growth plans in internal review meetings
• Drive continuous improvement across category performance and customer outcomes

We are looking for a commercially astute and industry-experienced professional who understands the fresh meat supply chain and can confidently engage with both suppliers and hospitality clients.

Essential:

• MUST have proven experience within the butchery or fresh meat industry
• Strong commercial or category management experience
• Experience working with hospitality, leisure, or foodservice customers
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to develop and execute long-term commercial strategies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Experience managing tenders, supplier portfolios, or product categories
• Background in foodservice procurement, supply chain, or commercial food categories

• £40,000 – £50,000 basic salary
• Commission and performance-related bonus
• Car allowance
• 21 days holiday + bank holidays (with option to buy additional leave)
• Company pension scheme
• Laptop and iPhone provided
• Full training and personal development plan
• Supportive, collaborative, and friendly working environment
• Regular team socials and incentives

Our client is a well-established and rapidly expanding organisation within the UK purchasing and supply network, supporting over 10,000 clients across hospitality, leisure, and independent sectors. They specialise in cost-saving solutions, supply chain optimisation, and category expertise, helping businesses improve efficiency while maintaining strong commercial performance. HP1456534 - Category Manager - …

This is an excellent opportunity for a butchery or fresh meat specialist looking to transition into a strategic, commercially focused category management role with clear progression, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing business.