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Category Manager

On-site in Oviedo·Full-time·Added 5 days ago (last checked 8 Oct)

Alimerka

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Oviedo
Contract: Full-time
Experience: 2+ years
Driving licence: Required

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

We value vocational training and/or university qualifications.
Demonstrable experience of at least two years in a sales, negotiation, and/or data management position in the food sector.
Good negotiation skills and strategic thinking.
Results orientation.
Ability to work in a team and collaborate.
Energetic and committed attitude.
Strong management and problem-solving skills.
Valid driver's license and availability of a vehicle.

The role

We are looking for a proactive and organized person focused on sales and results, with experience in the food sector.

What you'll do

Analyze the market, consumer trends, and competition to identify opportunities and threats for product categories. Stay constantly up to date. This involves, among other functions, the following:

Carry out benchmarking and price monitoring to set optimal pricing.

Obtain, use, and communicate information from the immediate business environment and market to improve the organization's positioning and competitiveness.

Stay up to date on competitors' actions and innovations.

Identify improvement opportunities with an impact on sales (e.g., new suppliers, changing market trends, etc.)

Monitor the performance (sales, margin, promotions, etc.) of product categories and families. Propose corrective actions when necessary (range, pricing, positioning, promotional action, etc.)
Analyze the product assortment and manage references and their optimization.
Analyze the effectiveness of established promotional actions (incremental sales, price threshold, etc.)
Deal with suppliers to negotiate and manage purchase rates, set prices, and establish promotions that ensure turnover and margin, as well as reach collaboration agreements.
Collaborate with other company departments (marketing, procurement, logistics, sales, administration, etc.) to ensure the correct execution of activities related to assigned categories, as well as to communicate needs or relevant information as appropriate.

About Alimerka

Alimerka is a Spanish supermarket chain headquartered in Llanera, Asturias, operating primarily in the northwest of Spain, including Asturias, Galicia, Castilla y León, and Cantabria. The company runs a network of supermarkets, a logistics center, and production facilities for meat, bakery, and other fresh products, employing thousands of people across the region. It is a family-owned business that focuses on fresh food, local sourcing, and customer service, with a strong presence in the northern Spanish market.

Alimerka's Spain presence is deeply rooted in Asturias, where it was founded and maintains its main offices and logistics hub. The company offers a wide range of roles, from store staff and warehouse workers to corporate positions in IT, data science, and category management. For international professionals, Alimerka provides opportunities in a stable, regional retail environment, though most roles require Spanish language proficiency and are based in northern Spain. The work culture emphasizes teamwork, local community engagement, and operational excellence in food retail.

Industry: Retail
Founded: 1979
Employees: 5,000–10,000
Headquarters: Llanera, Spain
In Spain: Llanera, Oviedo, Gijón and 5 more
Website: alimerka.es

Good to know if you are moving

Alimerka is headquartered in Llanera, Asturias, a region known for its natural beauty and lower cost of living compared to major Spanish cities.
The company operates its own logistics center and food production facilities, offering roles in operations, engineering, and data science beyond typical retail positions.
Most job openings require Spanish language skills, as customer-facing and operational roles are local in nature.
The company has a strong regional focus, with opportunities primarily in Asturias, Galicia, and Castilla y León, which may appeal to those seeking a quieter lifestyle.
Alimerka provides training programs for roles in butchery, fishmongery, and bakery, which can be valuable for career development in food retail.

In their own words

About the company & team

ALIMERKA Group has more than 170 supermarkets distributed across Asturias, Castilla-León, and Galicia, united by the values that drive our company and a shared customer service philosophy: promoting the well-being and balance of our society.

We are a team of more than 6,000 people who work with enthusiasm every day to continue growing, with sustainability, quality and innovation, and excellence in customer service as our priorities.

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