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Junior Buyer - Beauty (all genders)

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Zalando

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Product
  • Berlin

AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant degree, 1+ year of buying/merchandising experience, strong organizational skills, knowledge of MS Office/Google Tools, and a passion for trends in the European fashion market.
  • You will manage brand portfolios, analyze products, lead strategic meetings, handle orders, and maintain relationships with brand partners while collaborating with various departments.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Fashion Management or an education in a similar area
  • You have a basic knowledge and first experience (+- 1 year) in Buying or Merchandising on an assistant level and passion and interest for world of e-commerce
  • Thriving in fast-paced environments, embracing collaboration and acting proactively. Organizing your workload efficiently, ensuring tasks are ready on time, are accurate and prioritized accordingly
  • Knowledge in MS Office, Google Tools and combining the passion for numbers with fashion. Moreover, you have a strong understanding for trends and products, especially at European-market level

Responsibilities

  • You will have proactive ownership of your brands´´portfolio including key brands such as Rituals, Charlotte Tilbury, Ellie Saab reporting into the Senior Buyer & determining together the strategic direction of your assortment, identifying trends and newness and negotiating the best terms for Zalando.
  • Together with merchandising you will prepare product-based analysis for trading decisions and proposals for the assortment selection of your portfolio. Furthermore, you will lead strategic and trading meetings independently for a selection of brands.
  • You will support your team in operational and functional matters, by creating, maintaining, & sending/cancelling orders and making sure all necessary steps are followed through.
  • You will be maintaining and developing excellent relationships with our external brand partners, always challenging and evolving business to support the Category and Zalando strategy.
  • Constant exchange with other departments like marketing, content, photo production and logistics and overarching buying teams is key to your work.

FAQs

What is the role of a Junior Buyer in Beauty at Zalando?

The Junior Buyer in Beauty will work alongside the Senior Buyer to develop strategic solutions for the brand portfolio, take ownership of performance KPIs, and communicate Zalando's strategy to brand partners. They will also support marketing and trend topics to contribute to the unit's creative and commercial strategy.

What qualifications are needed for this position?

A Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Fashion Management, or a similar area is required. Additionally, a basic knowledge and around 1 year of experience in Buying or Merchandising, along with a passion for e-commerce, is preferred.

What brands will the Junior Buyer be working with?

The Junior Buyer will have ownership of key brands such as Rituals, Charlotte Tilbury, and Ellie Saab.

What kind of experience is required for this job?

The candidate should have basic knowledge and first experience (approximately 1 year) in Buying or Merchandising at an assistant level.

Are there opportunities for career advancement in this role?

Yes, the role offers exposure to strategic decision-making and collaboration with senior team members, which can lead to career advancement opportunities within the company.

Will I have to communicate with external brand partners?

Yes, maintaining and developing excellent relationships with external brand partners is a key aspect of the role.

What is the working model for this job?

The role follows a hybrid working model, allowing for 60% or more remote work per week, depending on team collaboration needs.

How many vacation days are provided?

Starting from the first year, employees receive 27 days of vacation.

Is there support available for mental health and wellbeing?

Yes, Zalando offers mental health support, coaching options, and other health and wellbeing initiatives, including Gympass.

What type of employee benefits does Zalando offer?

Zalando provides a variety of benefits, including an employee shares program, discounts on products, paid volunteering days, relocation assistance, and family services.

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Zalando

Europe’s leading online platform for fashion and lifestyle.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2008
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Zalando is a leading European online platform for fashion and lifestyle, offering a wide range of clothing, footwear, accessories, and beauty products from various brands. Their ultimate mission is to provide customers with a seamless and inspiring shopping experience, blending fashion with technology to create innovative solutions. The purpose of Zalando is to revolutionise the fashion industry by offering a diverse and inclusive shopping environment where customers can discover and purchase the latest trends and styles conveniently online. They aim to empower people to express their individuality through fashion while fostering sustainability and ethical practices within the industry.