CATEGORY MANAGER – GASTRO (Senior)

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

Employee Status Fixed-term

Job Level Individual Contributor

Education Level Bachelor's Degree

Location Slovakia-Bratislava

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

Salary

• from 2300 EUR brutto/month. The advertised salary represents the minimum guaranteed base salary for this position. The final offer will be determined individually, based on the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.