THE ROLE & THE TEAM
As a Senior Strategic Partner Manager in Zalando's Beauty division, you will enable the strategic and commercial growth of our most important brand partnerships. Leveraging your strategic mindset, commercial acumen and deep industry knowledge, you will support in defining and implementing long-term strategies for these partnerships. This will require you to connect the dots across the Zalando Group and champion strong cross-functional collaboration.
The role can and will also allow you to additionally take on mid-sized projects if and when pivotal to a partnership’s success. You will work end-to-end in identifying such opportunities, translating them into project plans and managing execution through to completion, working with diverse stakeholders across various seniority levels throughout.
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.
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WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
Strategic Partner Management: Develop and drive the execution of long-term strategies (3-5 concurrent accounts) for our most significant beauty partnerships.
This involves aligning partnership goals with overall Beauty and Zalando strategies, managing deliverables, and proactively addressing emerging challenges.
Stakeholder Management & Communication: Foster transparent communication and alignment across internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth partnership progress.
This includes leading large meetings effectively and collaborating empathetically.
Decision Enablement: Prepare and present clear, concise strategic documents for senior management.
When doing so, you are logical and pragmatic in problem-solving, evaluating opportunities against costs to provide well-reasoned recommendations.
Project Management: Independently oversee medium-sized projects crucial to partnership success from initiation to completion (e.g. digital experience enhancements).
Expert Contributions: Represent Beauty in large-scale global Zalando initiatives, providing industry knowledge and advocating for the perspectives of Zalando Beauty customers and partners (e.g. Zalando Beauty brand positioning).
WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF
You have 6+ years of experience in consumer-oriented commercial, account management, or strategy roles within the Beauty e-commerce sector. Partner-facing experience is a strong advantage.
You have a proven track record of independently managing complex, cross-functional projects with multiple senior stakeholders in a highly structured manner.
You are a team player with razer-sharp English communication skills.
You have strong business and commercial acumen with a solid understanding of the P&L lines in an e-commerce setting and the strategic needs of Beauty brands in today’s macroenvironment.
You can fly high on strategy but at the same time appreciate getting your hands dirty with the details to make things happen.
You are proactive with a strong sense of ownership, persistent in overcoming obstacles, and focused on achieving overarching objectives even when dealing with intricate details.
You are proficient in Google Suites
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 up to 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 review
Learn all about Zalando and our values here: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/?gh_src=22377bdd1us
