THE ROLE & THE TEAM
At Zalando, Strategic Development Managers build a solid understanding of our business environment, enabling us to make recommendations on company priorities and initiate their implementation to shape Zalando’s future.
Our team mission is to drive the best customer experience and offering in the World of Sports on Zalando. As part of the internship within the Sports team, you will be able to support the Business Development function by contributing to medium to large size strategic projects and help in the Go-To-Market process. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to translate high-level strategies into actionable
plans, ensuring the successful execution of projects that align with Zalando's overall goals
The ideal candidate is strong in analytics, communication, stakeholder management and also has some basic e-commerce knowledge and is hands-on.
INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN
At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce - 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 you’re 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.
do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion
WHAT WE'D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
Support Strategic Development Principal in cross-departmental projects, from planning to execution
Monitor project performance and key business metrics, providing insights and recommendations to refine strategies and improve outcomes
Work closely with teams across commercial and supply as well as with functions such as ZMS or Content Solutions to ensure seamless coordination and execution of initiatives
WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF…
Previous experience in the Fashion / e-commerce / consulting industry is a strong plus.
Interest in trends, innovations and an affinity for Sports
Strong analytical thinking skills, confident with numbers and Google workplace; result-driven and solution-oriented working style
High level of teamwork and communication skills (excellent command of English), ability to work independently, and commitment.
Strong level of autonomy and decisiveness based on data
Hands-on mentality, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment dealing with many topics simultaneously and always thrive to find the best solution in the shortest possible time
OUR OFFER
A full-time paid internship for 6 months starting asap.
The unique chance to be part of a market-leading company giving you the opportunity to learn and grow.
A fast-moving and agile working environment where you’ll never face boredom.
A highly motivated, international team with colleagues who will both inspire and support you.
A corporate culture that allows you to make judgments based on your work results, not on the way you look – our motto: Every day is casual Friday.
