Category manager – gastro

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#Who are we looking for?#
We are looking for a driven and commercially minded professional who enjoys turning ideas into real business results. You have a strong sense for customer needs, can spot market opportunities, and are not afraid to take ownership and make decisions. You thrive in a dynamic environment, build strong partnerships with ease, and bring energy, curiosity, and a passion for growing your category.

#What will you do?#
*Develop and execute category strategy to drive growth, market share, and profitability
*Lead supplier negotiations and build strong, long-term partnerships
*Manage assortment, pricing, and promotions within the gastro category
*Drive product innovation, including new launches and private label development
*Analyze category performance and implement improvement actions
*Monitor market trends, customer behavior, and competitor activities
*Identify new opportunities and continuously improve category results

#What do we expect?#
*Entrepreneurial and commercial mindset with strong customer focus
*Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
*Strong analytical thinking and ability to drive results through data
*Proven track record in Gastro or Grocery/Non-Food business, including driving sales *Growth through Category Management and project delivery
*Minimum 3 years of experience in category or offer management within a multinational retail or supplier environment (experience in cross-country cooperation is a plus)
*Fluent business English
*Good knowledge of MS Office
*Driving license (Category B)

#What do we offer?#
*Christmas bonus of up to 96% of the monthly base salary
*Additional time off: sick days and extra leave for single parents caring for children under 15
*Monthly contribution to supplementary pension savings
*Contribution to group life and accident insurance
*Fixed monthly allowance of €66.50 and an additional €66.50 per month for flexible benefits through a cafeteria system
*Commuting allowance in the form of three fuel cards (total of €360 per year)
*Subsidized meals with a wide selection of options starting from €1.40
*Health benefits: annual contribution of €150 for comprehensive preventive medical check-ups within the ProCare or NÚSCH network, and access to premium healthcare services at ProCare clinics under preferential conditions
*Sports and wellness: annual contribution of €60 to the Slovnaft Relax Center and free access to the employer’s sports facilities (swimming pool, sauna, tennis courts, etc.)
*Family benefits: one-time contribution of €190 upon the birth of a child and access to the Slovnaftáčik nursery and kindergarten with a monthly employer contribution of €100 per child
*Employee referral bonus
*Recreation and rehabilitation contributions for blood donors (holders of at least a silver plaque) and other social benefits
*Accommodation options available near the Slovnaft site

Vodičský preukaz:
B