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Senior Category Manager

Czech Republic, Praha · Job Posted June 10, 2026
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At Albert, we are proud of our work since it is our goal to help Czechs eat and live better. Each and every one of our colleagues does an incredible job every day so we can offer our customers healthier, friendlier and more local food. That's why the work we do together isn't "just work". It's work that is meaningful to us, to our communities, to our land and to our planet. It is work that makes sense!

Job Responsibility

  • develop and execute category strategy and tactics (category plans) in co-operation with Commercial Director
  • define and execute assortment range, promotions, price level, quality and volume from the category to the item level
  • negotiate with suppliers and manage supplier portfolio, sign and maintain delivery contracts
  • monitor/optimize stock, dead stock and stock rotation
  • improve shrink/losses level in cooperation with operations
  • follow market trends, market shares and competitors
  • be a role model for team members
  • facilitate team performance

Requirements

  • university degree
  • at least 3 years experience in a similar position (retail business) recommended
  • operational or marketing experience welcome
  • negotiating skills, communicating skills, analytical skills, organizational and leadership skills, ambitious, single-minded, thoughtful, and conscientious, team player
  • knowledge of English language

What we offer

  • flexible working hours depending on the job position
  • modern offices 5 minutes from Nové Butovice metro station and free parking for employees
  • an open and friendly corporate culture of a multinational company, for which themes such as diversity and inclusion are important
  • growth opportunities and various cross-brand career options
  • open-minded and informal corporate culture
  • flexible working hours and possibility to work from abroad (max. 20 days per year)
  • 25 days of holiday and possibility to buy extra days off via cafeteria
  • zero food waste Canteen, fruit, massages, exercise at the offices
  • membership in groups organizing supplier excursions, development workshops, trips, summer cinema, escape games and more
  • discounted MultiSport card
  • Zdrabert app
  • Prevention with Albert programme and Health Days
  • regular distribution of fruit snacks
  • Albert helpline
  • family shopping discounts five times a year

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