Junior Buyer Designer Diffusion - Lounge by Zalando (all genders)

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

As a Junior Buyer in our Designer Diffusion category, 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 branded buying, working together with your buying and planning teams.

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.

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

• Own Your Portfolio: Take an active role in managing your portfolio. Source new brands, negotiate the best terms for Zalando, and creatively shape your assortment while staying on top of trends and overseeing existing brands.

• Drive Growth: Cultivate strong relationships with key suppliers, including Designer brands like Just Cavalli, The Kooples, L’agence and Closed, to foster growth opportunities.

• Embrace Trend Analysis: Lead the creative direction of your assortment by researching market trends and proposing innovative ideas that resonate with our customers.

• Contribute to Strategic Development: Collaborate with the Team Lead to plan budgets and assortment strategies. Analyze performance and provide data-driven insights to guide decision-making.

• Engage in Team Collaboration: Manage stakeholder relationships and maintain close communication with external partners and internal teams (Logistics, Content, Marketing, and Fashion Store) to ensure alignment across the organization. You’ll work cross-functionally to drive sales and maximize profit.

WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

• You have minimum 1-2 years of buying experience in the fashion industry, preferably with a background in Premium/Designer.

• You have excellent analytical skills, knowledge in MS Office (especially Excel and formulas) and combining the passion for numbers with fashion and trends.

• Negotiation is in your blood, and you are always a compelling figure when communicating with suppliers and other stakeholders.

• 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. Being able to work in a team as well as being very independent.

• You have excellent written and spoken communication in English. Italian and/or French is a plus.

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% 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

• 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

ABOUT LOUNGE BY ZALANDO

Lounge by Zalando is an online shopping club for fashion and lifestyle products in 17 European countries. 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. Our strength lies in our focus on fashion: from sought-after labels to niche brands, from famous international names to trendy luxury brands, we make sure to meet the fashion taste of all our customers, who are always on the hunt for the best products at the best prices.

Please note that all applications must be completed using the online form – we do not accept applications via email.

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