Category Manager – Frozen Potatoes
Our client is one of the largest privately held, globally integrated food supply companies, operating with 24 offices across 19 counties. They specialize in the sourcing, production, and distribution of frozen fruits, vegetables, juices, appetizers, hone, and animal proteins – supplying major food manufacturers, retailers, and distributors worldwide.Category Manager – Frozen Potatoes
Job Type: Full-time; On-site
The Role
Our client is seeking a senior, commercially driven Category Manager to develop and grow their frozen potato products supply chain. This role focuses on building global supplier relationships, supporting our client's trading teams, and expanding potato product sales across existing markets.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage relationships with global frozen potato processors
- Track market trends, pricing, crops, and supply dynamics
- Support Lamex traders in selling potato products across multiple markets
- Drive direct sales in select strategic markets
- Support development of marketing and market intelligence materials
- Proven experience in food trading and/or business development
- Extensive direct sales experience with food retailers and/or distributors
- Successful proven sales track record.
- Strong international trade and supplier management experience
- Professional English communication skills
- Willingness to travel (~30%)
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Experience in the processed potato industry (frozen fries strongly preferred)