THE ROLE & THE TEAM
As part of Zalando Content Solutions, the Creative Partner Network’s Content Production & Services team is specialized in large-scale content production for e-commerce, consulting, strategic oversight, and market-driven innovation with the help of external service providers. Our mission is to deliver high-quality content that enhances our customers' experience. We prioritize operational excellence and efficiency to ensure scalable, cost-effective solutions that maximise impact and agility. Join us in developing outstanding content and customer experience and make a significant impact!
We are seeking a Partner Manager to drive the growth of externally produced content and services for high-volume e-commerce. In this role, you'll expand our production expertise by strengthening our partner network, ensuring long-term content success for Zalando. As an expert in Content Production & Services you will play a key role in shaping our future.
INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN
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!
At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce – one that thrives on diversity and is truly inclusive by design. We believe that diverse teams fuel innovation and creativity, and we actively seek out talent from all backgrounds.
We actively seek to reduce bias in our hiring and employment processes, focusing on your qualifications, skills, and contributions. To support this, we kindly ask that you refrain from including personal details such as your photo, age, or marital status in your CV, ensuring a fair and equitable evaluation based solely on your abilities and potential.
We are committed to providing an exceptional and accessible candidate experience for everyone. If you require any accommodations to support you throughout the hiring process, please let us know – we are here to assist you.
Discover more about our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion
WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
Opportunity to take over a key role at Zalando, driving operational excellence and efficiency in content production with external partners to deliver scalable, cost-effective solutions that maximize impact.
Drive Content Production Excellence: Own a key role in content production, focusing on operational excellence and efficiency with external partners to deliver scalable, cost-effective solutions.
Strategic Partner Management: Closely collaborate with and manage external content partners and internal teams, ensuring high-quality content delivery, performance against SLAs/KPIs, and regulatory compliance.
Project Leadership & Execution: Plan, coordinate, and execute daily operations (including testing/pilots), refine processes, handle essential project administration (SOWs, NDAs), and manage crisis situations effectively.
Process & Quality Optimization: Continuously monitor and evaluate partner performance (e.g., quality scores, time-to-online), streamline partner management processes, and contribute to the development of new framework contracts.
Contract & Risk Mitigation: Contribute to contract development and negotiate value-driven terms with procurement; ensure compliance with legal requirements and proactively mitigate risks associated with partnerships.
Team Collaboration & Mentorship: Act as a role model embodying Zalando’s principles, providing guidance and mentorship to team members, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to foster a dynamic and effective work environment.
WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF
Proven Partner Management Expertise: You have proven experience managing external partners for high-volume content production with a successful track record, ideally within an agency or brand/fashion retail environment.
Industry & Commercial Acumen: You possess in-depth industry knowledge of the content production value chain, combining a creative understanding with strong commercial acumen and access to a professional network.
Effective Relationship Building: You have solid communication and negotiation skills to build and maintain effective relationships with external partners and key internal stakeholders.
Strong Project Management: You can effectively leverage your project management skills to oversee multiple external partnerships and ensure the successful, on-time delivery of projects.
Analytical Problem-Solver: You possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills that enable you to identify and implement process improvements for optimal partner management and value creation.
Dedicated Team Player: You are a dedicated team player who consistently strives for excellence in your work and communicates clearly and effectively.
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.
27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees
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
Employee shares program
40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners
Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
Family services, including counseling and support
Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub, formerly Gympass)
Mental health support and coaching available
Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review
Please note that all applications must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via email.
