Product Manager

Avolta; Fatih; On-site; TRY 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic and collaborative environment

Job summary

Avolta, a global travel retail leader, is seeking an experienced Product Manager for measurement-driven category management at İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. You will optimize product assortments, drive sales growth, and ensure excellent customer experience across stores.

Key requirements include 5+ years in Retail or Product Management, team leadership, strong English, and proficiency in Excel. Join a dynamic, international team shaping travel experiences worldwide.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Retail, Category Management, Commercial Operations, or Product Management.
• At least 2 years of team management experience.
• Experience in Travel Retail, Duty Free, FMCG, or organized retail is preferred.
• Proven experience in sales analysis, inventory management, and category performance tracking.
• Knowledge of merchandising principles and in-store product presentation standards.
• Strong analytical thinking, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office.
• Good command of English.

Responsibilities

• Analyze category and brand performance weekly and monthly to drive sales growth.
• Prepare sales forecasts for new product launches and promotions.
• Coordinate promotions across stores globally and locally.
• Ensure product availability, inventory accuracy, and optimal stock levels.
• Monitor pricing changes and ensure pricing policy compliance.
• Track sales and profitability by category and brand.
• Ensure Visual Merchandising standards across all stores.
• Plan and oversee inventory and stock counts.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Procurement, and Marketing teams to improve sales.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Planning & organization

Communication skills

Team player

English proficiency

Tools

Excel

Job description

At Avolta, 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.

We are looking for an experienced Product Manager to join our team. This position is based at İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

The Product Manager will be responsible for driving category performance, optimizing product assortments, and supporting sales growth through effective product, promotion, and inventory management while ensuring an excellent customer experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Retail, Category Management, Commercial Operations, or Product Management.
• At least 2 years of team management experience.
• Previous experience in Travel Retail, Duty Free, FMCG, or organized retail sectors is preferred.
• Proven experience in sales analysis, inventory management, and category performance tracking.
• Knowledge of merchandising principles and in‑store product presentation standards.
• Strong analytical thinking, reporting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Good command of English.
• Strong planning, organizational, and communication skills.
• Results‑oriented, proactive, and a strong team player.

Job Description

• Analyze category and brand performance on a weekly and monthly basis and develop actions to drive sales growth.
• Prepare sales forecasts for new product launches and promotional activities.
• Coordinate the timely and effective execution of global and local promotions across stores.
• Ensure product availability, inventory accuracy, and optimal stock levels.
• Monitor the implementation of price changes and ensure compliance with pricing policies.
• Track and analyze sales and profitability performance by category and brand.
• Ensure Visual Merchandising standards are consistently implemented across all stores.
• Monitor promotional activities, marketing materials, and campaign executions.
• Plan, organize, and oversee inventory and stock count processes.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Procurement teams regarding excess stock management, product disposals, and new product introductions.
• Collaborate with Category Management, Marketing, Procurement, and Operations teams to develop initiatives that improve sales performance.
• Organize supplier visits and maintain strong business relationships.
• Develop product training plans for store teams and deliver product knowledge training sessions.
• Generate innovative ideas and projects aimed at increasing market share.
• Support the implementation of initiatives designed to enhance customer satisfaction and improve the overall customer experience.

Benefits

• We offer a dynamic and collaborative working environment where you will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth of our business while developing your professional career.

Avolta aims to make it priority to hire people of all backgrounds, genders, race, age, income, education, ethnically background, religion, political orientation, disability, sexual orientation or personality – we also make it our priority that our associates feel that they belong to our organization. Therefore, we promote an inclusive environment in which everyone feels accepted, respected and valued as an individual and in which opportunities and resources are equally accessible.