Regional Product Specialist

bestseller; Wien; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regional role based in Vienna

Impact on Region East product and perf

Autonomy from day one

International network and cross-border

Fast-moving environment

Growth and learning opportunities

Diversity and inclusion

Employee benefits and fashion-related

Job summary

BESTSELLER, based in Vienna, seeks a Regional Product Specialist for VERO MODA to connect global strategy with local markets and shape regional assortments across Europe, Türkiye, and the GCC. You will work closely with sub-regional teams to drive sales performance and stock optimization.

The role requires a strong commercial mindset, experience in product management or merchandising, and fluency in English. Occasional travel within the region is expected.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in product management, buying, merchandising, or a related commercial function.
• Strong strategic thinking with a hands-on, fast-paced, cross-functional execution mindset.
• Strong understanding of regional market dynamics, customer behavior, and retail landscapes, ideally across Europe, Türkiye, and/or the GCC.
• Excellent analytical and commercial skills to translate numbers into actions and decisions.
• Confident communicator with experience working with stakeholders across regional and international teams.
• Highly organized, structured, and solution-oriented, able to connect priorities across markets and functions.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken; additional languages are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Shape and drive the regional product and assortment strategy in line with brand strategy and commercial goals.
• Support sub-regional teams and partners to execute the product strategy.
• Plan and conduct order appointments with follow-up and after-sales support.
• Use sales performance, KPIs, and market insights to identify opportunities and translate them into actions.
• Manage buying budgets and plan monthly buying activities based on demand and trends.
• Drive in-season steering and merchandise management, addressing stock risks.
• Manage NOOS, including VMI and CMI, to secure availability and optimize stock.
• Stay close to markets and stores to translate feedback into product decisions.

Skills

Product management

Buying

Merchandising

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Organized and structured

Fluent English

Job description

BESTSELLER is a family-owned global fashion company founded in Denmark in 1975. Today, more than 24,000 colleagues worldwide develop and grow brands such as JACK & JONES, VERO MODA, ONLY, NAME IT, SELECTED, and many more.

From our Vienna office, BESTSELLER Region East operates across more than 40 countries, supported by hubs in Ljubljana, Istanbul, Athens, and Dubai. Together, we drive our retail and wholesale business across diverse and fast-growing markets.

As we take our Retail Partner Business to the next level, we are looking for a commercially driven Regional Product Specialist for VERO MODA. In this role, you will connect the global VERO MODA product strategy with local market needs, shape regional assortments, and turn sales performance, KPIs, and customer insights into strong commercial decisions. Working closely with our sub-regional teams and partners, you will help ensure we have the right products in the right markets at the right time.

This is an opportunity for someone who combines a passion for fashion and product with a strong commercial mindset and wants to make an impact across multiple international markets.

REGIONAL PRODUCT SPECIALIST (f/m/d)

Full Time (38,5h weekly/ all in)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Shape and drive the regional product and assortment strategy in line with the VERO MODA brand strategy and commercial goals
• Support and enable our sub-regional teams and partners to successfully execute the product strategy in their markets
• Plan and conduct order appointments, from preparation and execution to follow-up and after-sales support
• Use sales performance, KPIs, and market insights to identify opportunities and translate them into concrete commercial actions
• Manage buying budgets and plan monthly buying activities based on customer demand, sales trends, and business priorities
• Drive in-season steering and merchandise management, proactively responding to sales opportunities and stock risks
• Manage NOOS, including VMI and CMI, to secure availability and optimize stock performance
• Stay close to our markets and stores, translating customer, market, and store feedback into stronger product and assortment decisions

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience in product management, buying, merchandising, or a related commercial function, ideally within fashion retail or a retail partner environment
• Strong strategic thinking combined with a hands-on approach and the ability to execute in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Strong understanding of regional market dynamics, customer behavior, and retail landscapes, ideally across Europe, Türkiye, and/or the GCC
• Excellent analytical and commercial skills, with the ability to turn numbers into actions and product decisions into business results
• Confident communicator with experience working with stakeholders across regional and international teams
• Highly organized, structured, and solution-oriented, with the ability to connect priorities across different markets and business functions
• Fluent English, both written and spoken; additional languages are an advantage
• Willingness to travel within the region

WHAT WE OFFER

At BESTSELLER, you become part of a culture where new ideas are welcomed and we move quickly from idea to action.

• A regional role based in Vienna, with exposure to multiple international markets
• The opportunity to directly influence VERO MODA's product and commercial performance across Region East
• Freedom and responsibility from the start
• A strong international network and close collaboration with colleagues and partners across the region
• A fast-moving environment where decisions are made close to business
• Opportunities to learn, develop, and grow within BESTSELLER
• An international and culturally diverse workplace where different perspectives are valued
• Attractive employee benefits and fashion-related advantages #BSRE

READY FOR YOUR NEXT MOVE?

If you know fashion, understand the commercial side of product, and get excited about turning insights into strong assortments and sales results, we would love to hear from you.

At BESTSELLER, we value different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to contribute, develop, and succeed.

At BESTSELLER, WE OWN IT!

Please include information about your work authorization for Austria in your application.

The gross monthly salary for this position is based on the Austrian Collective Agreement for the Retail Sector. The actual starting salary will be determined individually based on your qualifications and experience.

You will become part of the BESTSELLER family, a culture where new ideas are welcomed, and all voices are heard. We believe in entrepreneurship; this means you have the freedom to do this in the way which works for you. You get responsibility and the opportunity to develop yourself and your area from day one. We believe in flexibility and autonomy in your daily routine and working location.

At BESTSELLER, we own it. Every chance. Every challenge. Every choice. We're the global fashion company that is fast paced and family run. We're the business that is built some of the strongest brands in the industry. By empowering every individual to own their journey, we've found the courage to keep getting better. To act more sustainably. To foster diversity and provide equal opportunities. To compete more confidently. And to keep challenging the status quo. Time and time again. We are BESTSELLER - and together, we own it.