Country Commercial Category Manager

At Avolta , 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.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Commercial Category Manager to lead local sourcing and category management for our Duty Free operations at Perth International Airport. This is a permanent full-time role, central to driving commercial performance through effective supplier negotiations, promotional planning, and margin optimisation. Working closely with Marketing, Retail Operations, Supply Chain, and Global and Regional Commercial teams, you will play a key role in delivering category strategies and achieving business objectives within Avolta’s travel retail environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organize and coordinate sourcing activities related to local suppliers across the cluster.

• Negotiate commercial terms and agreements, ensuring alignment with global procurement strategies

• Manage vendor relationships, resolve issues, and follow up on open topics.

• Initiate and negotiate new projects with local suppliers in collaboration with global procurement.

• Define and implement local sourcing strategies in line with global category direction.

• Prepare negotiation strategies and supporting documentation for supplier discussions.

• Plan and execute stock depletion and liquidation programs for discontinued items.

• Coordinate with Marketing and Retail Operations to plan and implement local promotions.

• Input promotions into A&P tools and ensure timely go-live with product managers.

• Support shop layout and planogram development for local products.

• Monitor and analyze sales, margins, inventory levels, and supplier performance.

• Track promotional effectiveness and ensure compliance with margin policies.

• Prepare action plans based on performance insights and ensure contract compliance with company and regulatory standards.

• Provide category insights to airport authorities and other local stakeholders.

ABOUT YOU:

• Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, or commercial roles, preferably in retail or FMCG.

• Bachelor's degree in business or Marketing

• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.

• Analytical mindset with experience in margin and performance tracking.

• Excellent communication and coordination abilities across cross-functional teams.

HOW TO APPLY:

If this sounds like your dream chance to join the Avolta team at this very exciting time, please forward your CV and a letter of introduction to fiona.groden@avolta.net

We can’t wait to hear from you!