Meyer was manager of Rot-Weiß Erfurt from 1 July 1984 to 28 April 1987. His first match was a 1–1 draw against Hansa Rostock on 18 August 1984. Rot-Weiß Erfurt finished the 1984–85 season in sixth place and were eliminated in the East German Cup in the quarter-finals. In the 1985–86 season, Rot-Weiß Erfurt were eliminated from the East German Cup in the round of 16. They finished in 10th place in the league. During the 1986–87 season, Rot-Weiß were eliminated in the round of 16 of the East German Cup. Meyer left the club on 28 April 1987. His final match was a 2–1 loss to Stahl Riesa. Rot-Weiß Erfurt were in ninth place at the time Meyer left the club.
