Junior Promotions Manager

In a nutshellAt Picnic, we are changing the way people shop for groceries. We do this with our innovative and sustainable app-only service, without physical stores. One important part of our store is the weekly promotions we offer to our customers. Whether it’s about your all-time favourite, or something you have never tried: customers love to buy products with a discount! Therefore, it is essential that we have a relevant, diverse and strong promotional offer each week. And that's where we need your help! Are you passionate about creating a great offer for our customers and would you like to join our international team in Amsterdam? Let's get to know each other!Tricks of the tradeIn this role, you will be part of the promotions team: the team that is responsible for selecting the best discounts for our customers - week after week 😊. You will be responsible for the entire process of strategically selecting the best promotions, collaborating with our category teams and communicating with our suppliers. Together with a passionate team, your goal will be to select the best products for the best discounts and make sure that these will be presented in a beautiful way in our store. As a coordinator in our promotions team you will work closely with category managers, supply chain managers, suppliers and our design team.Plan and execute promotions: Collaborate with Category Managers to select products and discounts based on KPIs and market trends, and oversee the entire promotion process from forecasting to app page configuration.Ensure product availability: Provide accurate sales forecasts and communicate with suppliers to maintain consistent availability.Coordinate technical implementation: Manage the technical setup of promotions in our online store, working closely with the Content and Design teams to ensure a seamless user experience.Monitor and optimize promotions: Track ongoing campaigns to ensure availability, identify areas for improvement, and adjust where necessary to avoid waste.Collaborate on marketing initiatives: Work with the Marketing and Recipes teams to design and implement engaging promotional campaigns that drive customer interest.Manage supplier relationships: Build strong partnerships with suppliers to support smooth day-to-day operations and proactively resolve operational challenges.Your superpowersA completed Master’s degree with exposure to analytical problem-solvingFluency in English and Dutch1-4 years of work experience preferably as (junior) category manager and/or promotions manager in a commercial and analytical environment Problem-solving attitude with a curious and analytical nature, always eager to adapt and improve processesCustomer-focused with a strong affinity for food and the retail industryCommercial drive, a nose for opportunities Proactive, detail-oriented mindset with excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlinesStrong communication skills to express ideas clearly, collaborate across teams, and manage stakeholders effectivelyPicnic perks🥗Fresh Lunch, coffee, and snacksOur offices are equipped with fully-fledged coffee bars and a kitchen and chefs. They prepare delicious fresh and warm lunches every day so you can keep your energy up.🚴🏼‍♂️Health insurance discount & bike planWe have a partnership with CZ (a health insurance provider). Picnic employees get a discount on CZ insurance packages between 5% and 15%. Furthermore, through our partnership with Lease a Bike, you can rent-to-own a new (e)bike at a discounted rate.✍🏼 Learning & development You’ll get ample opportunity to work on yourself at Picnic. We offer personal development through Lepaya courses, Academy trainings, and more. Interested in improving your mental wellbeing? Through OpenUp you get free access to trained psychologists and many courses.All the rest At Picnic you get 25 holidays, we cover your travel expenses and offer a pension plan. And your phone and laptop are on us, as well.