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Location

Berlin

Contract

Full time

Job Category

Buying & Merchandising

**THE ROLE & THE TEAM**:
As a Senior Buyer for Streetwear Lifestyle Apparel & Accessories Women, you are part of a high-performing and target-driven team. Through your extensive industry knowledge and passion for Streetwear trends & culture, you are driving assortment based on what our customers crave. You are responsible for managing Wholesale and Platform business for key strategic brands like Nike Sportswear and Jordan, working closely with our merchandising team, collaboratively shaping the future assortment. You also have close exchange with our marketing and onsite teams to create the most relevant and inspiring onsite content and experience for our Streetwear customers.

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

- You proactively own your portfolio, driving your brands' success within our Streetwear Lifestyle Apparel and Accessories team, reporting directly to the Team Lead. You'll collaborate closely with renowned brands, shaping future collections, identifying key industry trends, confidently placing big bets on main commercial success drivers, and negotiating top assortment, always having the customer in mind.
- Together with merchandising, you are responsible for defining your brand's seasonal strategy, including budget and assortment planning, whilst consulting the team lead and key stakeholders. In-season management, reviewing the performance of your brands, making recommendations, and taking numbers and commercially driven actions are part of your daily business.
- You are a team player and a natural connector. You develop and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, always challenging and evolving the business to support the Streetwear Category and Zalando Strategy.
- Extensive knowledge of the latest Streetwear trends and emerging brands in Europe is a must

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

- You have an extensive buying experience in a Head Office environment, preferably with a background in Streetwear.
- You have excellent analytical skills, knowledge of Google and MS Office (especially Excel, formulas, and presentation), and you combine a passion for numbers with fashion and trends.
- Negotiation is in your blood, and you are a strong communicator with suppliers and other stakeholders.
- You have a proven track record of new business acquisitions and incentives that deliver results.
- You have strategic communication skills, able to adapt to different levels of leadership.
- Quick thinking and a proactive attitude are part of who you are, meaning you keep on top of things in a fast-paced environment, while embracing collaboration. Team-focused attitude whilst ensuring strong independent working practices.

**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, and 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 counselling and support
- Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)
- Mental health support and coaching are available

**Recruiter**
Nicolas Groß

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