Category Manager - Luxury & Beauty (Marketplace) (Hybrid Role)

ZALORA; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce platform in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Category Manager to drive the Luxury marketplace business. This managerial position involves overseeing a team of five account managers, sourcing luxury products, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring optimal performance. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. The role offers a unique chance to influence the brand and career progression within the commercial division.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years working experience in Buyer/Merchandiser roles for luxury categories.
• Minimum 2 years leading a team of direct reports.
• Excellent or fluent English skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Identify categories needing improvement and source relevant SKUs.
• Negotiate trading margins with suppliers.
• Provide updates to suppliers about sales performance.

Skills

Project management skills

Communication skills

Strong understanding of MS Excel

Time management skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in economics, finance, business, or marketing

Job description

We are looking for aCategory Manager (Marketplace) to join ZALORA’s Commercial team, who has prior industry experience working with Premium & Luxury Brands. Reporting to the Head of Luxury, this role is based in Kuala Lumpur and is responsiblefor the growth of the Luxury marketplace business through the acquisition of new suppliers/brands and the account management of existing marketplace suppliers. The role is a managerial position, with a team of five account managers. This is a unique, exciting opportunity to influence minds and make a positive difference to ZALORA, and to your career.

Responsibilities

• Identify categories that need further improvement in assortment and source relevant SKUs for the category
• Negotiate trading margins with potential suppliers on consignment and marketplace terms
• Regularly meet key suppliers and provide updates regarding sales performance and required assortment
• Liaise with supplier through email and phone on sales performance and ensure regular inbound of new items
• monitor and take accountability of weekly sales and profit and respond to the product performances with effective merchandise strategies.
• Proactively conduct competitor analysis to ensure a competitive advantage
• Proactively recommend initiatives to continuously improve product range
• Manage and develop a team of 5 direct reports
• Drive marketing and advertising campaigns for Luxury suppliers
• Provide buying team with relevant fashion events and latest fashion trends

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor Degree with economics, finance, business, marketing background from reputable university
• Excellent or fluent English skills required
• Minimum 5 years working experiences as Buyer/Merchandiser/Consignment/Key Account Manager in the platform/online business, or retail/department stores handling luxury category
• Minimum 2 years leading a team of directs
• Great project management skills
• Great communication skills
• Strong understanding of MS Excel is a must
• Exceptional time management skills
• Willingness to work in a multicultural environment
• A dynamic, results driven personality, high level of enthusiasm and commitment
• Ambition to exceed expectations and rise ranks within the commercial division
• Self-starter

The ZALORA Story

ZALORA is Asia’s leading online fashion, beauty and lifestyle destination, part of Global Fashion Group. As one of the region’s pioneer large scale e-commerce platforms, ZALORA has established a strong presence throughout the region, particularly in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, the Philippines, and Hong Kong, enjoying over 50 million visits per month.

ZALORA is not obligated to accept resumes from any third parties on behalf of potential candidates for any position (advertised or otherwise) by any means, unless ZALORA has executed a written agreement with such third party and has expressly requested such third party for candidate referrals. Third parties who provide unsolicited resumes of candidate(s) shall waive and forfeit all rights to claim for any placement fees or referral fees in the event that such candidate is eventually engaged or employed by ZALORA or Global Fashion Group