Junior Category Manager, Boostbar - Zürich (100%)

Boost inc; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 30’000 - 80’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in retail tech in Zürich is seeking a Junior Category Manager to shape and execute its food and beverage strategy. The role involves analysing market trends, managing supplier relationships, and supporting data-driven product decisions. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and strong negotiation skills, along with fluency in German and English. Join us for unparalleled exposure in the F&B world and the opportunity to work in a fast-moving startup environment.

Leistungen

Complimentary coffee

50% off food and beverages

Budget for personal development

Well-being benefits

Qualifikationen

• Strong numerical analysis skills to support data-driven decisions.
• Fluency in German & English (C1); Italian or French is a plus.
• Experience in food and beverage retail is a strong advantage.

Aufgaben

• Analyse market trends and consumer behaviour for Boostbar.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate terms.
• Execute initiatives for product rollouts and marketing.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation

Numerical analysis

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Product concept development

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree or 1+ years experience in consumer goods

Jobbeschreibung

What You'll Bring

• Confident in representing Boostbar with partners and suppliers, negotiating commercial terms and driving product decisions aligned with overall strategy and P&L impact.
• Thrives in a fast-moving startup environment, combining strong numerical analysis with the hunger to challenge the status quo and build structure where processes are still evolving.
• Completed Bachelor’s degree (University, FH); a Master’s degree or 1+ years of professional work experience in consumer goods retail or gastronomy are considered a plus.
• Fluency in German & English is a must (C1); Italian or French is a strong advantage.

Why Join Us

• Exposure & network – Unmatched exposure to the F&B world, giving you the opportunity to build valuable partnerships with some of Switzerland’s (and Europe’s) leading brand names.
• A clear path to grow, own and shape your area.
• Office perks – complimentary coffee and 50% off food and beverages at the office.
• The usual: budget for personal development, benefits for your well-being, and some decent swag.

At A Glance

We’re one of the fastest-growing companies in unattended retail tech - 150+ people, 6 countries, hundreds of customers, and a product that’s redefining how the world shops.

In Switzerland, we operate under our brand Boostbar, bringing drinks and food directly to where people work or are on the go – sustainably, conveniently, and with service that adds real value.

As aJunior Category Manager, you will help shape and execute our food & beverage retail strategy. You will analyse trends, develop product concepts, collaborate with brand partners and suppliers, and drive the performance of our retail range to ensure great customer experiences with Boostbar. Using consumer and market insights, strong quantitative analysis, and a natural foodie instinct, you will support data-driven product decisions and work closely with cross-functional teams to turn ideas into reality.

What You'll Do

• Analyse market trends, consumer behaviour, and product performance across all Boostbar categories, from coffee and drinks to snacks and meals.
• Manage supplier and partner relationships, negotiating terms, defining initiatives, and aligning product decisions with the overall Boostbar strategy.
• Execute initiatives internally by coordinating rollouts, including PIM setup, pricing, sales materials, activations, and more.
• Challenge the status quo by promoting existing concepts, running regular gap analyses, and identifying new ways to disrupt the industry.