Brand Partner Manager / Brand Buyer (m/f/d)

Westwing; München; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 office days per week (Mon–Thu)

Work-from-anywhere up to 4 weeks/year

30 days paid holiday

Dog-friendly office

Exclusive discounts on Westwing and 3P

Job summary

Westwing is seeking a Brand Partner Manager / Brand Buyer (m/f/d) to shape and grow our premium Home & Living portfolio across international markets. You will drive strategic brand partnerships, optimise performance, and ensure an attractive assortment for design-conscious customers.

The role is permanent and based in Munich. You will build relationships with premium brand partners, negotiate favorable terms, analyse performance data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a business-related field.
• 2–3 years in Buying, Category Management, or Key Account Management in e-commerce or Home & Living.
• Strong business acumen with ability to translate data into actions.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with international premium brand partners.
• Negotiate and secure favorable commercial terms and access to product assortments.
• Identify new business opportunities and develop strategic initiatives with brand partners.
• Analyse buying performance, sales trends, and KPIs to drive strategic decisions (AI/automation where applicable).
• Collaborate with Marketing, Supply Chain, and Category Management to execute commercial initiatives.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to strengthen assortment strategy.
• Onboard new premium brand partners to enhance the portfolio.

Skills

Analytical skills

E-commerce understanding

Negotiation skills

Communication & relationship-building

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Retail Management, or related field

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM

As a Brand Partner Manager / Brand Buyer (m/f/d), you will play a key role in shaping and growing our premium Home & Living portfolio across international markets. In this role, you will drive strategic brand partnerships, optimise commercial performance, and ensure an attractive assortment for design-conscious customers. We are looking for a commercially driven and analytical professional with strong negotiation skills, a passion for premium brands, and a deep understanding of the e-commerce landscape. This position is permanent and based in Munich.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with international premium brand partners
• Negotiate and secure competitive commercial terms, marketing agreements, and access to attractive product assortments to drive mutual growth and profitability
• Identify new business opportunities and develop strategic initiatives together with brand partners to continuously grow turnover and category performance
• Analyse buying performance, sales trends, and key commercial KPIs to derive actionable insights and support strategic decision-making, utilising AI and automation where applicable
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Supply Chain Management, and Category Management, to ensure successful execution of commercial initiatives
• Continuously monitor market developments, consumer trends, and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities and strengthen the assortment strategy
• Actively identify, approach, and onboard new brand partners and premium brand partners that complement and enhance the existing portfolio

YOU COME WITH

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Retail Management, or a related field
• Minimum 2-3 years of professional experience in Buying, Category Management, or Key Account Management, ideally within e-commerce or the Home & Living industry
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret commercial data and translate insights into strategic actions
• Strong understanding of e-commerce business models, market dynamics, and consumer trends
• Proven negotiation and stakeholder management skills, combined with a confident and results-driven mindset
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities with both internal and external stakeholders
• Fluency in English

WHY WESTWING

If you are looking for a place where ambition meets creativity, where ideas turn into impact fast, and where people are trusted to grow - you have found it.

At Westwing, we’re building the Superbrand in Design with a team that’s shaping the future of beautiful home & living.

Here is what you can look forward to:

• A high-performance culture built on trust, feedback and collaboration
• An inspiring, international environment that empowers you to think big, take ownership, and grow beyond your comfort zone
• In-Office Culture: 4 office days per week (Mon–Thu) dedicated to fast decision-making, high-impact collaboration, and strong team connections
• Work-from-anywhere opportunities for up to 4 weeks per year - as fresh perspectives spark bold ideas
• 30 days of paid holiday to rest, recharge, and come back ready to create
• A beautiful, centrally located, dog-friendly office with inspiring spaces, a sunny terrace, and good food - designed for moments that energise and connect
• Exclusive discounts - 40% off Westwing Collection, 20% off third-party brands (each on non-reduced items), and 20% Family & Friends discount on Westwing Collection, plus special-occasion vouchers
• Wellbeing support through mental health resources, sports memberships, and preventive care
• Sustainable mobility options with discounted public transport and JobRad - moving with purpose and care for the planet
• Support for working parents, including our on-site Westwing Wichtel daycare and a partnership with multilingual provider Elly & Stoffl
• One annual Social Impact Day to give back to a cause you care about - because being human is our true superpower
• Team rituals that celebrate results and togetherness - from Movie Nights and Oktoberfest to Summer & Winter Parties

ABOUT US

Westwing, Europe’s #1 in Beautiful Living e-commerce, is present in 20+ European countries and achieved a GMV (Gross Merchandise Volume) of EUR 507 million in 2025. As Europe’s premium one-stop destination for Design Lovers, it offers a unique brand experience with a carefully curated assortment of the Westwing Collection and 3rd party design brands. The integrated platform combines Shop, Daily Specials, Stores, the B2B Service (Westwing Business) and the Westwing Design Service. Westwing’s team works together on its shared purpose to "Excite people to create homes that unlock the full beauty of life". Founded in 2011, Westwing is headquartered in Munich and went public on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in October 2018.

Our team is a diverse group of professionals aiming for high performance, working together at a fast pace in an inspiring, international and informal environment that enables you to grow your career while working with a brand and products our customers love. We’re made up of passionate people who are creative enough to disrupt the status quo, brave enough to fail and smart enough to win. So come, be part of the “wow, you work at Westwing?” crowd.

Diversity is deeply rooted in our culture. Our mission doesn’t stop to inspire only your design choices, it continues to embrace an inclusive lifestyle filled with respect to everyone’s uniqueness, cultural differences and equal opportunity.

Department Buying & Partnerships