Country Commercial Category Assistant

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.