Country Commercial Category Assistant

Journey on!

Are you ready to kick-start your career in a commercial role and grow within a dynamic, international environment?

Want to be part of the world’s leading travel retail group?

Who we are?

Hellenic Duty-Free Shops, part of the global Avolta Group, operating in airports, ports, and border crossings across Greece, is looking for a passionate and motivated Country Junior Commercial Category Assistant. Join our Commercial team and contribute to the strategic growth and performance of product categories nationwide.

Join a vibrant organization of more than 2,500 team members in Greece and 77,000 globally, where collaboration, development, and passion fuel everything we do.

About the role

• Assist in the implementation of the Category Strategy as defined by the Purchasing Department.
• Support the procurement process for local assortments, including the preparation of data and materials for negotiations with local suppliers on cost prices and commercial terms.
• Follow up and coordinate the execution of agreed action plans (pricing policy, stock management, etc.) in collaboration with departments such as Marketing, Sales, and Logistics.
• Liaise with Category Managers to adapt assortments to local market needs and assist in managing product listings or delistings.
• Work closely with the Marketing team to support the rollout of promotional plans and help monitor discontinued stock.
• Provide day-to-day support to the Category Manager with administrative and back-office tasks, ensuring smooth workflow and data accuracy.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Management, or a related field.
• 1-2 Υears previous experience in a Commercial or Category function is an advantage, though not a prerequisite.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems is a plus.
• Good understanding of the retail or consumer goods industry and its key drivers.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a fast-paced, international business environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration across teams.
• A self-motivated team player with curiosity, flexibility, and a drive to learn and grow.
• Fluency in English and Greek (additional languages are considered an asset).
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet tools.

What we offer

• Competitive salary package – your talent deserves to be awarded
• Exclusive employee perks & corporate benefits – because we care about your experience inside and outside the workplace (Group medical plan, Group pension scheme, Ticket Restaurant, Nursery allowance, Summer camp for employee’s kids, Company’s products discount, Christmas gift allowance, wellness activities and many more coming…)
• The opportunity to launch your career at a global industry leader
• Transport expenses coverage
• Ongoing learning & development opportunities – we invest in your growth, every step of the way
• Dynamic, international working culture – be part of a diverse team that thrives on collaboration and energy
• Career progression within the global leader in travel retail – your journey with us can truly take you places

Ready to learn, innovate, and grow?

Apply now and be part of our success story!