Category Manager in Glovo

If you're here, it's because you're looking for an exciting ride . 

A ride that will fuel your ambitions to take on a  new challenge and stretch yourself beyond your comfort zone. 

We'll deliver a  non-vanilla culture built on talent, where we work to amplify the impact on millions of people , paving the way forward together. 

Not your usual app . We are the fastest-growing multi-category app connecting millions of users with businesses, and couriers, offering on-demand services from more than 170,000 local restaurants, grocers and supermarkets, and high street retail stores. We operate in more than 1500 cities across 25 countries.

Together we revolutionize the way people connect with their everyday needs, from delivering essentials to connecting our ecosystem of users through innovative solutions powered by technology. For us, every day is filled with purpose.

What makes our ride unique? 

 Our culture and strong values. 

 Our career development philosophy.  

 Our commitment to being a force for good. 

We have a vision:  To give everyone easy access to anything in their cities.  And this is where your ride begins.

YOUR MISSION

Q-Commerce is the second biggest category inside Glovo and we are currently building a strong Local team in order to reinvent how consumers buy their groceries and any other product in their city making it more convenient and easy than ever before.

As Category Management in our Glovo Express Dark Stores, you will be responsible for delivering a best-in-class user experience for our customers and leading the implementation of the right assortment, categorization, content, pricing, and promotion strategies.

THE JOURNEY

• Be the owner and specialist of assigned categories, being able to move the needle and see the impact of your work on the business by managing the MFCs assortment from end to end. Your main KPIs will be Category Add-to-Cart, Average Order Value, and Gross Margin.
• Define the assortment strategy, identify improvement opportunities in listings and margin, and implement them.
• Manage vendor relationships, with a special focus on the top ones - manage supplier/partner contracts, manage day-to-day relationships, and negotiate and secure marketing funds per market requirements and company needs.
• Review contract terms and conditions ensuring that they are as favorable to the business interests as possible, minimize risk, and are in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures (with support from the Commercial Manager and legal department)
• Oversee UX and Pricing 
• You will work hand in hand with the Ads team in defining and implementing marketing campaigns inside the store.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE RIDE

• 3 years experience in either FMCG or Retail as a category manager or category buyer.
• Strong negotiation skills; expert understanding of terms, conditions, and contracting techniques for managing risk.
• Stakeholder management: both internally and externally.
• Willingness to roll up sleeves to get things done
• Comfortable working in a fast-changing, high-growth, and high-performance start-up with a fast pace
• Fluent in English

Individuals representing diverse profiles,  and abilities, encompassing various genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds, are less likely to apply for this role if they do not possess solid experience in 100% of these areas. Even if it seems you don't meet our musts don't let it stop you, we are all about finding the best talent out there!  Skills can be learned, and embracing diversity is invaluable.

We believe driven talent deserves:

•  Top-notch private health insurance to keep you at your peak.
•  Monthly Glovo credit to satisfy your cravings!
•  Extra time off, the freedom to work from home two days a week, and the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to three weeks a year!
•  Enhanced parental leave, and office-based nursery.
•  Online therapy and well-being benefits to ensure your mental well-being.

Here at Glovo, we thrive on diversity, we believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture. We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds. This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds - all genders, racial/diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard. 

Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (eg, she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

So, ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life? 

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