Category Management Trainee

At Avolta (SIX: AVOL), 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.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The purpose of this internship is to provide a structured and hands‑on learning experience,

enabling the intern to develop practical skills in retail operations, category management,

and promotional execution within an international environment. In this training-focused

role, the intern will support the EMEA Category Management and Retail Promotions teams

across a wide range of operational and project activities, contributing to data accuracy,

vendor assortment coordination, and in‑store space optimization while gaining exposure to

cross-functional collaboration and business processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As part of the internship learning experience, the student will progressively support and

learn to perform the following activities:

• Support on Tenders, gaining exposure to procurement processes and cross‑functional collaboration.

• Compile and share NVO Forecasts with SC/CS, developing analytical skills and understanding of forecasting cycles.

• Maintain the EMEA Delivery Rights file, ensuring data accuracy and learning about product rights & distribution governance.
• Complete GSD forms for Development and Non‑Development projects, gaining familiarity with internal project documentation and workflows.

• Assist Regional Category Managers in keeping vendor assortments updated, learning the fundamentals of category management.
• Interact daily with local teams to help solve incidents and respond to operational questions, building communication and problem‑solving skills.

• Under guidance from the team, the intern will actively participate in several projects.
• Contribute to the S/XS shop assortment selection for EMEA stores, learning how commercial decisions translate into in‑store execution.

• Identify and map Generic Spaces across the EMEA region (OPP, 40% Off, HPPs, Trex, New, etc.) in collaboration with each country’s Operations team.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a student who is eager to learn and develop professionally within an international retail environment. The ideal candidate brings a strong learning mindset and the potential to grow into the role, supported by the team.

Key attributes include:

• Strong organizational mindset, with the willingness to learn how to structure tasks, priorities, and workflows.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, progressively developing time‑management skills in a fast‑paced environment.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint, and the motivation to further improve analytical and presentation capabilities.

• Fast learner, with the ability to adapt quickly to new tools, systems, and internal processes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the desire to build confidence in cross‑functional interactions.
• Analytical and problem‑solving attitude, supported by curiosity and a proactive approach to understanding issues.

• Self‑driven and reliable, demonstrating ownership of assigned tasks while learning to work autonomously.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required. French is a plus, especially for interactions with EMEA markets

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