What do we offer?
- Hybrid working
- Wellbeing initiatives
- Cross brand career options
What do you bring?
- Θετικότητα
How you can make a difference
Job’s Purpose
As a Junior Category Manager, you will be a member of Commerce team, who will be involved in all aspects of sourcing and category management portfolio and other relevant projects to maximize performance and profitability for the assigned categories. The role actively contributes in strategic category management to thrive in variety, quality, and value according to AB’s high business standards.
What you will focus on
- Participate in the formation of the composition of variety of products, by focusing on improving efficiency and satisfying the needs of customers
- Conduct market analysis and monitor the price level for products of your responsibility in relation to competition to identify emerging trends and opportunities for growth
- Monitor the performance of the products in your liability categories, from all shops (retail, wholesale, franchise)
- Maintain products’ intended level of competence, by being on top of your category products stock
- Negotiate with suppliers regarding products for the whole stores network, and ensure buying high quality products under the best possible terms
- Be involved in the configuration and maintenance of the action plan in your liability category
- Participate in the design and implementation of your category promotional plan in collaboration with cross-functional teams
What you bring
- BSc in Marketing, Finance, Business Administration, or any relevant field. MSc would be considered an asset
- Working experience 2 to 4 years, in relevant position in the FMCG sector (preferably food) or product management category
- Fluency in English language, both written and spoken
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office
- Sufficient knowledge of SAP would be considered an asset
What you have
- Critical & Analytical Thinking | Effectively analyze all related information to quickly conclude on sustainable solutions.
- Commercial Savviness | Demonstrate a keen understanding of market dynamics and business acumen
- Stakeholder Management and Collaboration | Constructively challenge and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders
- Results Orientation | Be on top of tasks and bring high end, customer-driven results
- Enact Change | Take bold initiatives to enable change, encourage new ideas and innovative solutions
- Negotiate Effectively | Understand how your proposals and solutions promote our key stakeholders’ interests
We care for you
- Free lunchbreak in our restaurant
- Available parking
- Lifelong learning & development
- Wellbeing Program
A place where everyone belongs
We strive to be a better place to work where our people reflect the markets we serve, where their voices are heard and valued, they find purpose in their work, and can grow and contribute to their fullest. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Certified by Diversity Charter Greece and SHARE Equality Label
AB is recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Greece.
Top Employer Institute: Certified Excellence in Employee Conditions
Start your retail journey and live our values of care, teamwork, humor, integrity and courage.
*All applications are treated with utmost confidentiality
What
matters to us?
build our recipe for tomorrow
shape a healthier future
shape your recipe
own your growth
Growth at Ahold Delhaize doesn’t follow a single recipe. Here, you shape your own path. With mentoring, international opportunities, and room to explore across brands and functions, your curiosity drives what’s next.
bring your flavor
be you and be balanced
Every team thrives on unique ingredients. Your personality, ideas, and perspective make the mix stronger. With flexibility, care, and support for life inside and outside work, balance becomes part of the recipe.
