CATEGORY MANAGER – GASTRO (Junior)

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a motivated junior professional who would like to grow in category management and develop within the gastro business. You are curious, commercially minded, willing to learn, and ready to take on new challenges with the support of experienced colleagues. You enjoy working with data, customers, and suppliers, and you are interested in understanding how category decisions influence business results.

What will you do?

• Support the development and execution of category strategy to drive growth, market share, and profitability

• Support supplier communication and participate in negotiations and partnership building

• Help manage assortment, pricing, and promotions within the gastro category

• Support product innovation, including new launches and private label development

• Analyze category performance and prepare inputs for improvement actions

• Monitor market trends, customer behavior, and competitor activities

• Identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to category results

What do we expect?

• Commercial mindset with customer focus and willingness to learn

• Good communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

• Analytical thinking and ability to work with data

• Interest in Gastro, Grocery, Retail, or FMCG business

• Previous experience in category management, offer management, retail, sales, purchasing, or a related area is an advantage, but not a strict requirement

• Fluent business English

• Good knowledge of MS Office

• Driving license (Category B)

What do we offer?  

• Christmas bonus of up to 96%25 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 1900 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.