Senior Strategic Growth and Assortment Manager

As a Senior Strategic Growth and Assortment Manager (all genders), you will report into the Head of Buying and will leverage your natural networking abilities and people skills to influence and present at the leadership level. You will strategically build assortment strategies to successfully execute the Portfolio and Zalando plans.

**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.

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

• Develop and implement strategic assortment plans aligned with both portfolio, partner and Zalando goals.
• Provide expertise and guidance on assortment planning, trading, and opportunities to internal and external stakeholders.
• Foster strong relationships with partners and internal teams to drive collaborative success.
• Ensure that assortment strategies are effectively communicated and executed across the portfolio.
• Continuously assess market trends and competitor activities to inform strategic decisions.

**WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

• Ideally 5 years of proven experience in assortment planning, merchandising or strategic development roles.
• Strong networking abilities and experience presenting at the leadership level.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed strategic decisions.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Deep understanding of market trends, customer behaviour, and brand positioning.
• Proficiency in using planning tools and software to analyse and drive performance.

By joining our team as a Senior Strategic Growth and Assortment Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing assortment strategies that drive business growth and enhance our partnerships. Your expertise will be crucial in achieving our ambitious goals and maintaining our competitive edge in the market.

If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

**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 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

Learn all about Zalando and our values here: [https://jobs.zalando.com/en/?gh%5Fsrc=22377bdd1us>