Team Lead

**THE ROLE & THE TEAM**:
We are excited to announce a rewarding opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as the Team Lead - Beauty Consultancy.

As the Team Lead for the Beauty Consultancy team, you will lead the Beauty portfolio, contributing to our ambitious growth targets and shaping the future of beauty marketing at Zalando. In this role, you will lead and develop a team of Beauty Partner Consultants, ensuring they deliver exceptional marketing solutions and maintain strong client relationships. As the face of our beauty customer, you will understand their needs even before they express them and be instrumental in driving the success of our beauty propositions.

Join us in this fast-growing and dynamic environment to shape the future of beauty marketing at Zalando.

**INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN**:
**WHAT WE'D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)**:

- Leadership, Team Development and Recruitment: Actively participate in the recruitment process and support the professional growth of team members. Lead, inspire, and develop a team of Beauty Partner Consultants, providing functional and business expertise, fostering a collaborative and empowering work environment.
- Process Implementation: Establish and improve efficient and effective processes and steering mechanisms to optimize the Beauty Partner Consultancy team's performance and ensure a fun and rewarding workplace.
- Consultation and Sales: Collaborate with your team to consult, plan, and sell tailored marketing solutions to clients, ensuring smooth execution and optimization of all digital campaigns.
- Performance Analysis: Analyze campaign reporting and present results and recommendations to clients, aiming to improve KPIs and drive sales.
- Client Relationship Management: Together with your team, you will develop and foster productive business relationships, manage client projects, and ensure the overall service and profitability of assigned accounts.
- Beauty Industry Knowledge: Utilize your in-depth knowledge of the beauty industry to enhance credibility and facilitate brand growth.
- Innovation and Strategy: Contribute to the development of state-of-the-art marketing strategies for customer acquisitions, to increase beauty credibility, and facilitate brand growth.
- Online Marketing Expertise: Leverage your expertise in online marketing sales, media houses, or online publishing / advertiser / media agency sales, preferably in the beauty sector.
- Travel: Be willing to travel occasionally as required for work assignments.

**WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF**:

- Experience: More than 6 years of experience in online marketing sales, preferably with a focus on the beauty industry.
- Team Leadership: Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams with a passion for growing talent.
- Online Advertising Expertise: Solid understanding of online campaign workflows, technical aspects, KPI interpretation, performance improvements, and experience in accounts and billing.
- Customer Focus: Customer-centric approach with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively at a senior management level.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically, innovate, and develop concrete initiatives to grow beauty credibility.
- Hands-on Mentality: Thrive in a fast-paced environment, adept at multitasking, and committed to finding effective solutions efficiently.
- Industry Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of the beauty industry, its trends, and the competitive landscape.
- Passion for Online: Demonstrated enthusiasm for the online advertising landscape and a curiosity for emerging trends.
- Organizational Skills: Structured and well-organized, with the ability to plan ahead and anticipate client needs.
- Communication: Strong communication and presentation skills to inspire and convince clients of new ideas.

**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
- Family services, including counseling and support
- Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)
- Mental health support and coaching available
- Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review

**ABOUT ZMS**:
Zalando Marketing Services (ZMS) is the 360° marketing unit for Zalando's brand partners. We offer a diverse product suite that spans multiple marketing channels, enabling brands to achieve their advertising objectives in the digital space based on deep consumer insights and a unique fashion, be