DM Shop &Strategic Projects
Date: 13 Jun 2025
Location: Bucharest, RO, 013329
Company: OMV Group
Overview of the company
OMV Petrom is the largest energy company in South-Eastern Europe, being active on every aspect of the energy value chain: from wells, producing oil and gas, to refining and fuels distribution, gas supply and power generation & supply. We provide the energy for day-to-day modern life: fuels for mobility, light and heat. We believe that we can only evolve with a diverse mix of employees and by ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
At OMV Petrom, we have a long tradition of responsible behavior towards employees, the environment and society. Sustainability means a focus on conducting the business responsibly, efficiently and in an innovative way. We are committed to create long-term value for the company and our stakeholders, while respecting the environment and, supporting the communities in which we operate.
Your tasks
- Responsible for leading and coordinating the Category Management team to develop and execute category strategies for the non-fuel retail business within the fuel stations.
- This role involves overseeing product assortment, pricing, promotional strategies, and ensuring that all categories align with business goals.
- Is also accountable for the overall profitability of the department, ensuring that each category contributes positively to the financial performance of the business and deliver on the monthly and yearly targets.
- The role includes managing and implementing key projects aimed at improving category performance and enhancing customer experience.
- Provide guidance and support to Category Managers on category development, negotiation strategies, and supplier relationships
- Oversee the development and execution of category strategies for product ranges in the convenience stores, ensuring they align with customer needs, market trends, and profitability goals.
- Analyze the financial impact of product range decisions, pricing strategies, and promotional activities, adjusting as necessary to meet or exceed profit targets.
- Lead and manage key cross-functional projects (examples; category optimization, efficiency and digitalization projects, new operating models, etc)
Your profile
- Master's degree: Techincal studies
- Relevant professional experience: > 9 years
- At least 5-7 years of experience in Category Management or Retail Management, with a strong focus on leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
- Proven experience in managing a team of Category Managers or similar roles, with excellent leadership, coaching, and development skills.
- Strong understanding of retail and category management principles, including product assortment, pricing, promotions, and supplier negotiations.
- Experience in the fuel retail industry or convenience store management is a plus.
- Proficient in retail management software and data analysis tools (Excel, SAP, Power BI, etc.).
- Role requires business traveling: field visits as well as perticipating to local and international business meetings/fairs and representing the team.
- Fluent in English
Location
Bucharest
What OMV Petrom can offer
- Long weekend plans are always welcome - on Friday, our office hours end at 14.00.
- You can rely on a health insurance that covers medical treatment in a variety of private medical clinics.
- You can work from home, if the work activity allows.
- The number of your days off increase according to your work experience so that you'll enjoy more free time.
- We aim to make your vacation days happier, by paying each vacation day double.
- Are you a top performer? Your work can be rewarded each three months based on performance results.
- Additional days off and various financial support for different events like marriage, child birth, etc.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning and a variety of development programs.
- Do you prefer cars or bikes? We have free private covered parking.