THE ROLE & THE TEAM
As a Junior Buyer in the Specialty Sports category, you’re part of a high-performing and target-driven team. Through industry knowledge and passion for Sports, you are creating new and innovative ways to connect with consumers whilst delivering strong results. You buy and develop your own Swimming & Cycling brand portfolio, with ownership and accountability of unit KPIs, in close collaboration with your Merchandising counterpart.
You develop and implement assortment and business model strategies for your portfolio, and actively contribute to setting and delivering unit/cluster strategy and targets. You use your strong negotiation skills to deliver success to your unit and to meet the ambitious company’s growth plans. You are responsible for driving the performance of a highly attractive brand portfolio.
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.
do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/dobetter-our-diversity-and-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)
You will analyse & understand the macroeconomic interdependencies of the Sports industry between brands, product and consumer trends and derive the right strategic implementations for the portfolio and assortment mix; in line with exceeding given financial targets.
You will also be part of the onsite experience improvement process in cooperation with internal stakeholders in order to drive authenticity and credibility for Sports on Zalando.
You will be motivated by the ambitious goals, dynamic e-commerce environment, brand management, and complex negotiations.
(a blend of expert knowledge and continued learning is preferred)
WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF…
Minimum 3 years’ experience linked to the management of Sports product (example: buying, merchandising, assortment planning), ideally having worked with international brands
Negotiation is in your blood, and you are a confident communicator with suppliers and other stakeholders.
Proven track record delivering exceptional results in regards to assortment planning, brand management and strategy building/implementation
Excellent analytical skills, knowledge in MS Office (especially Excel) and combining the passion for numbers with sports and trends
You display a collaborative work ethic, with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to build and maintain a strong partnership with the Planning team (direct counterparts), to support and develop the large basic assortment of the unitQuick thinking and entrepreneurial attitude, which also means you can clearly prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
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 60% (or more) 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 (for Zalando SE)
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
Learn all about Zalando and our values here: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/?gh_src=22377bdd1us
