Junior Buyer - Designer Contemporary Womenswear (all genders)
Junior Buyer - Designer Contemporary Womenswear (all genders)
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THE ROLE & THE TEAM
Zalando is Europes leading online platform for fashion connecting customers brands and partners across 20 markets. We drive digital solutions for fashion logistics advertising and research bringing head-to-toe fashion to more than 45 million active customers through diverse skill-sets interests and languages our teams choose to use.
Our Category Management Team is passionate about fashion and lifestyle. We want customers to find the perfect fashion and lifestyle products for them from shoes and clothing and accessories. Category Managements task is to put together an on-trend and profitable selection of products. We love discovering new brands and products for the Zalando shops but finding the right trends is only one aspect as we also need to keep track of our KPIs and processes. Constant exchange with other departments like logistics content and photo production the onsite team and marketing ensures that we act in line with the whole organization. In the end we are all working towards the same goal: to create an excellent experience for our customers at Zalando.
As a Junior Buyer at Zalando Category Management you will plan buy and develop your own small brand portfolio taking ownership and accountability of performance KPIs and communicating Zalando strategy to your brand partners. You support the team with marketing and trend topics therefore contributing to the creative and commercial strategy of the unit.
Learn more about Zalando Category Management in the interview with Anna-Maria HERE.
INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN
At Zalando our vision is to be the starting point for fashion - one that is inclusive by design. We only assess candidates based on qualifications merit and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities sexual orientations personal expressions racial identities ethnicities religious beliefs and disability statuses. We only want to know why youre great for this role so please avoid including your picture age and marital status in your CV as well.
We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Please feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need so we can best support and assist you throughout the hiring process.
- our diversity & inclusion strategy: employee resource groups: YOU SHOULD BE INTERESTED As a Junior Buyer in the Contemporary Designer buying team you will be part of a high-performing and dynamic team creating new and innovative ways to connect people and fashion. The Junior Buyer will be responsible for development and management of seasonal collections including planning in-season management and purchasing for their portfolio of brands. Managing and buying a large brand portfolio of womenswear designer brands and creating an exciting product assortment for our customers Defining your own strategy of your unit and leading strategic / trading meetings independently for a selection of brands Being on top of womenswear trends sourcing new brands negotiating the best terms for Zalando whilst you manage daily relationships with the existing suppliers Finding the right assortment balance between commerciality and fashion at the same time while creating exciting exclusive capsules to potentially highlight through the Zalando marketing channels (zPlus Stories by Zalando etc.) Know your KPIs and partner with the merchandising team for planning the budget and OTB to monitor and review the performance of your unit making recommendations based on valid numbers Exchanging and building successful relationships with other departments like Logistics Content and Photo production Onsite Management and Marketing Partner Program. You will work cross-functionally to drive sales and maximize profit. Foster an inclusive & diverse team environment and assortment. Womenswear is your preference and passion Bachelors or masters degree in Business Administration Economics Fashion Management or an education in a similar area You have 2 years knowledge and experience in Buying or Merchandising on an assistant/junior level and passion and interest for world of e-commerce Thriving in fast-paced environments embracing collaboration and acting proactively. Organizing your workload efficiently ensuring tasks are ready on time are accurate and prioritized accordingly Knowledge in MS Office Google Tools and combining the passion for numbers with fashion. Moreover you have a strong understanding for trends and products especially at European-market level Fluent in English (written and spoken) Zalando provides a range of benefits heres an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer. Employee shares program 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando 30% off Zalando Lounge discounts from external partners 2 paid volunteering days a year Hybrid working model with 60% (or more) remote per week actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year 27 days of vacation a year to start Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement) Family services including counseling and support Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass) Mental health support and coaching available Learn all about Zalando and our values here: Experience: Junior ICWED LOVE TO MEET YOU IF
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