THE ROLE & THE TEAM
As a Merchandiser at Lounge by Zalando, you’re part of a high performing team, creating new and innovative ways to connect people and fashion in our Offprice segment. You are responsible for defining the financial KPI plan that is reflective of the Category strategy for a season which you have determined with your Supply & Commercial counterparts. You are accountable for autonomously steering a defined business area; delivering impact in the current and future seasons of all markets.
ABOUT LOUNGE BY ZALANDO
Lounge by Zalando is an online shopping club for fashion and lifestyle products across Europe. We offer our members daily, time-limited sale campaigns with discounts of up to 75% off the recommended retail price. However, Lounge by Zalando is so much more than discounts - we turn Explore Mode: ON. We take our customers on a treasure hunt, and showcase great deals from sought-after labels to niche brands, from famous international names to trendy luxury brands. Our customers are always on the hunt for the best products at the best prices. Working with our brand partners, we're pioneering innovative supply-chain and production processes and offer them an impactful and smart solution, creating a new way to shop for fashion - and a new way to sell it. Join the Lounge team, and turn your explore mode 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)
You will be responsible for creating future season plans, you create and use seasonal forecasts, as well as steering in season management in preparing the weekly trade, monthly MFP and developing analytical insights.
You implement a stable campaign plan for the development of your category.
You will work closely with retail and buyers to ensure growth targets are achieved, problems are solved and you contribute to their strategies.
You will be responsible for defining the KPI forecast and determining the actions to achieve target KPIs.
Steering the performance of your defined area focusing on customer engagement, sales & profit.
Exchanging ideas and information with other departments like pricing, Zalando fashion store, inventory management and global retail event teams.
Ensure high levels of product availability by functionally leading junior team members. You are hands on and support improving processes and utilising new tooling improvements.
WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF
You are already working at a junior merchandiser level for at least +1 year
You hold a degree in business or merchandising and have already gained experience in a customer facing analytical role +3 years
You have a quick thinking and proactive attitude, which also means you keep on top of things in a fast-paced environment, while embracing collaboration & change. Being able to work in a team as well as being very independent
You build up knowledge about key players, competition and the market mechanisms in your area.
You are data and metric-driven and have the ability to draw insight from complex sales data.
You shine while interacting with your stakeholders, you like an international atmosphere and are fluent in business English
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 Lounge by Zalando, 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 for full-time employees
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
