About Gorillas:
We are Gorillas and on a mission to redefine convenience retail. With our ten minute grocery deliveries we are disrupting the supermarket space, one of the biggest markets still in the hands of traditional players. We are a rapidly growing startup and are currently building an outstanding team with skilled members across all domains and backgrounds. We focus on building a diverse and inclusive company culture and aim to become a global leader in on-demand retail. Come join us on this journey.
Overview
We are looking for a Partnership Manager for our Danish Market. Reporting directly to the Head of Buying, your primary responsibility is to generate local partnerships in Copenhagen to add a local flare and relevancy to the assortment. As one of the early members of Gorillas, you will have a significant role in shaping the direction of our business and category.
Your Responsibilities
Set the goals and strategic direction for local partnerships in the Danish market to ensure relevancy and rapid scalability
Identify and foster quality supplier relationships
Drive strategic buying decisions across the Danish Market with data-driven insights
Work with headquarters to learn about and implement best practices from our other markets
Optimize shelf space to maximise revenue per order and reduce cannibalisation across categories
Requirements
Required Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Merchandising or related field
3+ years of experience in Grocery Buying / Category Management
Advanced knowledge in category management and/or product development
Ability to effectively manage negotiations and conduct category management
Demonstrated leadership abilities within grocery retail
Traveling throughout the cities 25-50% of the time to establish partnerships
Preferred Skills
Experience in a start-up environment - Grocery / Food amp; Beverages ideal
Established network of suppliers, distributors and retailers in the food space in Denmark
Benefits
What we offer:
Steep learning curve from day one
Great opportunity to build something you are proud of: we are growing fast, which
means that the opportunities at Gorillas are virtually limitless.
An awesome team spirit and an exciting workplace with a dynamic and international
environment.
Transparent company culture with flat hierarchies and a high career growth trajectory at
Gorillas
Disclaimer
Gorillas is an equal opportunity employer, which means we do not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability,
medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for
all employees.