Senior Commercial Manager - Designer (all genders)

Zalando SE; Berlin; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employee shares programme

40% off fashion and beauty

Relocation assistance

Health and wellbeing options

Volunteer days

Résumé du poste

Lounge by Zalando in Berlin is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager - Designer to define the category strategy aligned with customer goals and growth targets, develop the commercial KPI plan, and collaborate with stakeholders to execute the strategy.

The role requires sharp analytics, stakeholder management, and proactive problem solving to deliver an assortment customers love while meeting financial objectives; you’ll drive process improvements and foster a collaborative, high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
• 5+ years of Merchandising or Planning experience, ideally in eCommerce.

Responsabilités

• Drive category strategy and assortment plans to deliver customer-centric and profitable growth.
• Collaborate with Retail, Marketing, Pricing, Buying, Operations and Tech to execute category goals.
• Lead seasonal planning and forecasting, establish KPI targets and monitor performance.
• Formulate action plans for high-demand stock and viable alternatives across inventories.
• Lead process improvements to enhance decision-making and efficiency with modern tools.
• Foster collaboration and drive continuous improvement across core teams.

Connaissances

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Business

Outils

Excel

Google Suite

Planning software

Description du poste

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

This is an exciting opportunity for a team player with an entrepreneurial and analytical mindset to take on a major role in the transformation of the Merchandising Team at Lounge by Zalando. As a Senior Commercial Manager - Designer, your primary role is to define the category strategy tied to our overall customer and growth objectives, develop the supporting commercial KPI plan, and partner with stakeholders across the organisation to execute upon this strategy. In this role, you will use your sharp analytics skills, stakeholder management expertise, and proactive problem-solving capabilities to deliver an assortment that customers love and that meets our financial objectives. Additionally, you will take on exciting projects that improve our processes and team culture. Find out more about our business categories: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/what-we-do#job-categories

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce - one that thrives on diversity and is truly inclusive by design. We believe that diverse teams fuel innovation and creativity, and we actively seek out talent from all backgrounds. We actively seek to reduce bias in our hiring and employment processes, focusing on your qualifications, skills, and contributions. To support this, we kindly ask that you refrain from including personal details such as your photo, age, or marital status in your CV, ensuring a fair and equitable evaluation based solely on your abilities and potential. We are committed to providing an exceptional and accessible candidate experience for everyone. If you require any accommodations to support you throughout the hiring process, please let us know – we are here to assist you.

Discover more about our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion

WHAT WE'D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

• Drive strategy & performance: Serve as the strategic expert for the Designer category, building assortment plans and aligning stakeholders to deliver customer-centric and profitable growth.
• Cross-functional alignment: Collaborate seamlessly with Retail, Marketing, Pricing, Buying, Operations, and Tech teams to execute category goals.
• Commercial planning & forecasting: Lead the seasonal planning cycle to establish financial KPI targets, continuously monitoring performance and adjusting OTB forecasts to optimize inventory.
• Offprice inventory management: Formulate action plans to secure high-demand stock or viable alternatives across varied inventory pools.
• Process innovation: Lead initiatives that enhance decision-making and efficiency by leveraging modern technology and tools.
• Foster collaboration: Build a supportive, positive environment across core teams while driving continuous improvement and positive change.

WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

• Background: You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field, with a recommendation of 5+ years of Merchandising or Planning experience, ideally within eCommerce.
• Commercial & analytical capability: You excel in quantitative analysis, translating complex data into clear insights without losing sight of the broader business strategy.
• Adaptability & ownership: You are a proactive self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments, managing ambiguity with strong personal accountability.
• Problem-solving mindset: You actively challenge the status quo to build innovative solutions for complex commercial challenges.
• Technical expertise: You possess advanced proficiency in Excel, Google Suite, and planning software to streamline workflows.
• Team collaboration: You enjoy supporting colleagues, communicating complex topics simply, and driving team success.

OUR OFFER

Zalando provides a range of benefits, here's an overview of what you can expect.

• 27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees (+1 day for every calendar year up to 30 days)
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
• Employee shares programme
• 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners
• Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
• Family services, including counseling and support
• Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub, formerly Gympass)
• Mental health support and coaching available
• Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review

It's the perfect time to join Zalando on our journey, from being a pioneer in the world of e-commerce, to the Starting Point for Fashion in Europe. We connect customers, brands, and partners across 25 markets. Help us drive digital and sustainable solutions for fashion, logistics, advertising and research, bringing head-to-toe fashion to 50 million active customers through a team of diverse skill-sets, cultural backgrounds, and interests. Our values do.More - our sustainability strategy Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/insidezalando