ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Premium Heritage Footwear & Accessories Buyer, you are part of a high performing and target driven team. Through your industry knowledge and passion for the Footwear and Accessories trends and market developments you will create and nurture new and innovative ways to connect with consumers whilst delivering strong results.
You buy and develop your own brand portfolio, with ownership and accountability of unit KPIs. You develop and implement assortment and business model strategies for your portfolio and actively contribute to setting and delivering unit strategy and targets. You use your strong negotiation skills to deliver success to your unit and to meet the ambitious company’s growth plans. Combining your analytical skills, eye for trend and commercial acumen to serve the customer in the best possible ways.
INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN
At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with our hiring - we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture, age, or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit.
We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support you throughout the hiring process.
https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/dobetter-our-diversity-and-inclusion-strategydo.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy:
Our employee resource groups: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/our-employee-resource-groups
WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)...
Proactive ownership of your portfolio, reporting into the Senior Buyer of Premium Lifestyle. Determining the creative direction of your assortment, identifying trends, sourcing new brands, negotiating the best terms for Zalando.
Together with merchandising, being responsible for defining your brands seasonal strategy and beyond including budget and assortment planning, whilst consulting the unit owner and strategically important stakeholders. In season monitoring and reviewing the performance of your brands, making recommendations, and taking action based on valid numbers.
Maintaining and developing excellent relationships with our external brand partners, always challenging and evolving business to support the Category and Zalando strategy. Working together with our brand partners to improve collaboration and deliver on your brand and assortment strategy.
As part of a team of 4, you will be responsible, with the senior buyer, for the ongoing development of your assistant buyer.
Close collaboration across the rest of the cluster. You will be expected to collaborate with your counterparts on the apparel teams, and work together to deliver on-brand, commercial campaigns.
WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF…
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business or comparable field.
Minimum 5 years of buying experience in a Head Office environment or within an e-commerce retailer.
Strong passion and understanding for Fashion with industry experience.
Excellent analytical skills, knowledge in MS Office/Google and combining the passion for numbers with fashion and trends.
Excellent strategic mindset with the ability to connect plans to timely and in full delivery.
Proven track record of new business acquisitions and incentives that deliver results.
Negotiation is in your blood and you are a strong communicator with suppliers and other stakeholders.
Quick thinking and proactive attitude, which also means you keep on top of things in a fast paced environment. Team focused attitude whilst ensuring strong independent working practices.
If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.
OUR OFFER
Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s 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 maximum 60% 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
Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer revi