Avolta

Country Commercial Category Assistant

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Job Description

At Avolta (SIX: AVOL), our people are at the driving force behind our success. With a team of over 76,000 individuals representing more than 150 nationalities, we are a truly global company driven by passion, innovation, and excellence.

Born from the combination of Dufry and Autogrill, Avolta is redefining the travel experience through the dedication and expertise of our diverse workforce. Across 73 countries and 1,000 locations, our teams bring energy, creativity, and commitment to delivering world-class travel retail and food & beverage experiences.

We operate across multiple channels - including airports, motorways, cruise ships, ports, railways, and more - offering endless opportunities for collaboration and growth. Our people are empowered to make an impact, supported by a culture that values teamwork, development, and innovation.

Sustainability and social responsibility are embedded in our strategy, ensuring we grow in a way that benefits both our employees and the communities we serve.

Are you looking for a dynamic, international career where your contributions truly matter? Join Avolta and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of travel - together.

Purpose of the role

The Country Commercial Category Assistant will support the development and execution of the local sourcing and category strategy across the country, working closely with the Country Commercial Category Manager and key local suppliers and brands.

The role combines commercial analysis, supplier management, category development and promotional activities, providing exposure to a wide range of commercial topics and contributing directly to the performance and growth of the local product portfolio.

Responsibilities

Local Sourcing & Category Development

  • Support the implementation of the local sourcing strategy in alignment with Global Category guidelines and country commercial priorities.
  • Coordinate the sourcing and onboarding of local suppliers and brands, identifying new opportunities to strengthen and diversify the assortment.
  • Monitor the performance of the local assortment and identify opportunities for improvement, rationalisation or product replacement.

Supplier & Commercial Management

  • Support the Country Commercial Category Coordinator in supplier negotiations, preparing relevant commercial information, analysis and supporting documentation.
  • Maintain strong relationships with local suppliers and brands, following up on commercial agreements, conditions and action plans.
  • Monitor agreed commercial conditions, including margins, payment terms, pricing and other key supplier KPIs.

Commercial Analysis & Performance

  • Monitor and analyse the commercial performance of local suppliers and products, including sales, margins, stock levels, SKU performance and assortment efficiency.
  • Identify trends, opportunities and potential risks and translate them into actionable insights.

Promotions & Reporting

  • Coordinate and follow up on the development and implementation of local promotions and commercial initiatives.
  • Track promotional performance and support post-campaign reviews to identify learnings and opportunities..

What we are looking for

Experience & Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Strong analytical skills and a commercial mindset.
  • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Proactive, hands-on and solution-oriented approach.
  • Fluent in English

Commitment to Equality and Diversity

At WDFG, we are committed to ensuring equal treatment and equal opportunities in all our recruitment processes and to promoting an inclusive and diverse working environment. We assess each candidate on the basis of their skills, experience and achievements, without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, origin, disability or other personal or social characteristics. We promote balanced representation and ensure that our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive for everyone, in line with our Equality Plan and our commitment to SDG 5 (Gender Equality) of the United Nations 2030 Agenda, thereby fostering real and effective equality of opportunity as well as the development of diversity in the workplace.

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We look forward to connecting with you soon!

Avolta

About Avolta

Avolta AG, (SIX: AVOL) is leading a travel experience revolution.

The result of the Dufry-Autogrill business combination, Avolta puts the traveler at our strategic core as we maximize every moment of the journey through our unique combination of travel retail and travel food & beverage, passion for innovation and excellent execution.

With access to 2.5 billion passengers each year, Avolta really is powered by our more than 77,000 people, the drum beat behind our vision to become the most innovative and successful travel retail company. Our diverse workforce, representing over 150 nationalities, are committed to surprising guests and delivering solid execution, supporting the company in creating value for all stakeholders, bringing Avolta to life every day as we turn our collective aspirations into achievements.

Our business is well-diversified across geographical, channel and brand portfolio pillars, operating in 70 countries and 1,000 locations, with 5,100 points of sale across three segments – duty-free, food & beverage and convenience – and various channels from airports and motorways all the way to cruises ferries, railway, border shops and downtown.

An inherent element of Avolta’s business strategy is aiming for sustainable and profitable growth of the company while fostering high standards of environmental stewardship and social equity – making meaningful impact in the local communities.

Are you looking for a new challenge, a new career adventure that provides opportunities for professional and personal growth in an international environment? Look no further. Become part of our transformative journey, become part of Avolta.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Unknown
Year Founded
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