Director Partner Program (f/m/x)

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The DOUGLAS Group, with its commercial brands DOUGLAS, NOCIBÉ, Parfumdreams and Niche Beauty, is the number one omnichannel premium beauty destination in Europe. The DOUGLAS Group is inspiring customers to live their own kind of beauty by offering a unique assortment online and in around 1,900 stores. With unparalleled size and access to customers, the DOUGLAS Group is the partner of choice for brands and offers a premium range of selective and exclusive brands as well as own corporate brands. The assortment includes fragrances, color cosmetics, skin care, hair care, accessories as well as beauty services. Strengthening its successful omnichannel positioning while consistently developing superior customer experience is at the heart of the DOUGLAS Group strategy “Let it Bloom”. The winning business model is underpinned by the Group’s omnichannel proposition, leading brands, and data capabilities. In the financial year 2023/24, the DOUGLAS Group generated sales of 4.45 billion euros and employed around 19,200 people across Europe. It was named the World’s Top Company for Women in 2025 among all retail and wholesale companies by Forbes. The DOUGLAS Group (Douglas AG) is listed at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

For further information please visit the DOUGLAS Group Website.

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For our headquarters in Düsseldorf we are looking for you as

TASKS WITH IMPACT

• Drive the strategic development and execution of our Marketplace and Partner Program with a strong focus on profitable growth and international expansion

• Lead and develop an international team of around 30 employees across multiple levels, primarily in Southern and Central/Eastern Europe

• Combine remote leadership with regular on-site presence in Düsseldorf (8–11 days per month)

• Full P&L responsibility for the partner program/marketplace segment including budget planning and KPI management

• Balance strategic development with hands‑on operational project leadership

• Collaborate closely with key functions such as Marketing, Assortment & Purchasing, Tech, Operations and Customer Service

• Build, manage and grow strong partner relationships, lead contract negotiations and ensure a competitive assortment

YOUR SKILLS

• 5–6+ years of experience in marketplace, partner program or e‑commerce leadership roles within an international context

• Proven leadership skills in managing senior leaders (\“manage the managers\“)

• Strong strategic mindset combined with a hands‑on attitude and execution excellence

• Solid expertise in P&L management, project ownership and performance optimisation

• Confident in communication with partners and stakeholders, especially in negotiations

• Fluency in English (written and spoken), German is a plus

OUR BENEFITS FOR YOU

💻 We want you to feel comfortable at your job. That’s why you’ll receive your own individual work equipment.

🚀 Your personal development: We want you to grow with us. Become part of our mentoring program, make use of our E‑learning platforms and take advantage of many more individual development offers.

🌴 30 days of vacation per year

📍 You like a hybrid working model? We offer a balance between mobile work and office days in a collaborative environment (average of 8 days/month)

🍒 Super Sale: Our employee discount for both online and in store is the cherry on the top. Not enough? More discount opportunities are available to you thanks to our corporate benefits.

🏋️ You like fitness? Great! Then our gym pass is just right for you.

🧃 Canteen & bistro, as well as free drinks

🎉 A positive and motivating environment & celebration of successes

✨ A positive and motivating environment & celebrating successes at regular company events such as DOClub, summer party, Women’s Day, etc.

DOES THIS APPLY TO YOU?

Then become part of our international company and send your application including your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

As an international employer, we stand for equal opportunities and diversity. Therefore, we welcome applications from mothers, fathers, people with disabilities and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Please let us know if, for example, we should use a gender-neutral pronoun, if you need barrier-free access to our offices or if you want us to allow more time for the application process.

We can´t wait to meet you!