THE ROLE & THE TEAM
We are looking for a Strategic Growth & Assortment Manager to join our Young Fashion team. In this role, you will sit at the intersection of customer insights, commercial strategy, and cross-functional collaboration. Reporting to the Head of Buying, you will shape smart, customer-centric assortment plans that scale across Zalando’s platform and drive partner and category growth.
You will work with both internal teams and external partners to ensure our customers see the right product, at the right time and in the right place - maximizing impact for partners and supporting Zalando’s commercial and assortment goals.
WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
Support the development of seasonal assortment strategies. Use internal tools and partner data to create data-informed proposals and actions.
Work closely with Partner Consultants to guide partners on assortment mix, pricing, and commercial relevance - translating insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
Analyze and track weekly performance and KPIs to identify opportunities, flag risks early, and drive corrective actions in season.
Partner with teams across Buying, Planning and Partner Services to ensure seamless execution and alignment on assortment priorities.
Coordinate with marketing and ZMS teams to enhance brand presence and product visibility on site, ensuring customers discover and engage with the offering.
Leverage planning and reporting tools to analyze data, inform decision-making and contribute to continuous improvement of assortment strategy.
WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF
A background in buying, merchandising, assortment planning or strategic commercial roles, ideally in fashion, e-commerce or retail.
Proven ability to influence stakeholders and communicate with clarity across levels, including leadership.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to turn complex data into insight-led recommendations.
A collaborative mindset and experience aligning cross-functional teams and external partners toward common goals.
Deep understanding of customer behaviour, brand positioning and fashion market trends.
Experience working with planning and analytics tools to evaluate performance and support decision-making.
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US
At Zalando, we turn ideas into impact. You will be part of a diverse team where ownership, creativity, and learning are encouraged. We champion a customer-first mindset while building scalable solutions that help brands grow and customers discover fashion that moves them.
