Executive Project Manager (SVP Offprice)
- Employer
- Zalando
- Location
- Berlin
- Closing date
- 12 Aug 2020
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- Function
- Strategy & Business Intelligence
- Level
- Coordinator / Executive
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Job Details
ABOUT THE TEAM
Department: Offprice Management Team
Reports to: SVP Offprice, Martin Rost
Recruiter Name, E-mail: Renee Vonk, renee.vonk@zalando.de
Please note that all applications must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via email.
We are currently looking for an Executive Project Manager to the SVP Offprice who will manage key projects and business unit wide processes, working closely with our management team and other senior leaders of Zalando.
WHERE YOUR EXPERTISE IS NEEDED
Zalando is Europe's leading online platform for fashion, connecting customers, brands and partners across 17 markets. We drive digital solutions for fashion, logistics, advertising and research, bringing head-to-toe fashion to more than 29 million active customers through diverse skill-sets, interests and languages our teams choose to use.
The business unit Zalando Offprice comprises three business models - Zalando Lounge, Zalando Outlets and Zalando Overstock Management. Zalando Lounge is an online shopping club for fashion and lifestyle products in 14 countries, which offers our members daily, time-limited sale campaigns with discounts of up to 75% off the recommended retail price. Zalando Outlets has stores in 8 German cities with the vision of bringing the Zalando sale offline by offering fashion and lifestyle articles at attractive discounts. We care about our customers' experience - shopping at a Zalando Outlet should be at least as much fun as in the Zalando online shop! Zalando Overstock Management distributes overstocks from the Zalando platform through an established B2B partner network. The Offprice Business Unit is the offprice and overstock solution for the entire Zalando platform and all of its brand partners. We pioneer innovative supply-chain and production processes, and offer impactful and smart solutions, creating a new way to shop for fashion - and a new way to sell it.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business needs.
Please note that all applications must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via email.
Department: Offprice Management Team
Reports to: SVP Offprice, Martin Rost
Recruiter Name, E-mail: Renee Vonk, renee.vonk@zalando.de
Please note that all applications must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via email.
We are currently looking for an Executive Project Manager to the SVP Offprice who will manage key projects and business unit wide processes, working closely with our management team and other senior leaders of Zalando.
WHERE YOUR EXPERTISE IS NEEDED
- Supporting all strategic and operational topics for the SVP Offprice and other executives by maintaining an operational, results-oriented focus. You'll master every challenge and suggest relevant recommendations to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements.
- Your excellent communication skills ensure a professional and effective experience with the business unit and wider organization. You'll prioritize inquiries and requests while troubleshooting conflicts with guidance.
- Diving deep, you are strong in proactively delivering your input, researching a broad range of topics and preparing papers as well as other communication materials to develop an end to end solution for the business unit and company.
- Cooperating with a variety of senior management stakeholders throughout the company, including the Executive Management Team of Zalando, you will drive the communication within the area of responsibility of the SVP Offprice
- You have acquired a Master's degree in Business, Economics, Statistics or equivalent. You have a minimum of 3 years as a senior project manager or business developer in a fast growing environment.
- Excellent feel and understanding for numbers, theirs drivers and how they form the big picture
- Basic knowledge in data visualisation (MicroStrategy, Tableau, PowerPivot, etc.)
- You have proven your high quality problem solving and project management skills in a previous role, and have experience in leading cross-functional projects. You convince with your outstanding analytical skills and strategic approach combined with a flexible mindset and willingness to shape ideas and projects.
- You have experience in and passion for E-Commerce and General Management topics, and an understanding of online business models and current industry trends.
- You've got excellent communication and negotiation skills in English as well as a proven track record of managing senior stakeholders.
- A workplace run on trust, empowerment and feedback; positive, inspiring working atmosphere
- Competitive salary, 40% Zalando shopping discount, discounts from external partners, centrally located offices, public transport discounts, municipality services, great IT equipment, flexible working times, additional holidays and volunteering time off, free beverages and fruits, diverse sports and health offerings
- Mentoring and personal development opportunities and work with an international team of experts
- Relocation assistance for internationals, PME family service and parent & child rooms* (*available in select locations)
Zalando is Europe's leading online platform for fashion, connecting customers, brands and partners across 17 markets. We drive digital solutions for fashion, logistics, advertising and research, bringing head-to-toe fashion to more than 29 million active customers through diverse skill-sets, interests and languages our teams choose to use.
The business unit Zalando Offprice comprises three business models - Zalando Lounge, Zalando Outlets and Zalando Overstock Management. Zalando Lounge is an online shopping club for fashion and lifestyle products in 14 countries, which offers our members daily, time-limited sale campaigns with discounts of up to 75% off the recommended retail price. Zalando Outlets has stores in 8 German cities with the vision of bringing the Zalando sale offline by offering fashion and lifestyle articles at attractive discounts. We care about our customers' experience - shopping at a Zalando Outlet should be at least as much fun as in the Zalando online shop! Zalando Overstock Management distributes overstocks from the Zalando platform through an established B2B partner network. The Offprice Business Unit is the offprice and overstock solution for the entire Zalando platform and all of its brand partners. We pioneer innovative supply-chain and production processes, and offer impactful and smart solutions, creating a new way to shop for fashion - and a new way to sell it.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business needs.
Please note that all applications must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via email.
Company
Zalando is Europe’s leading online platform for fashion and lifestyle. Founded in Berlin in 2008, we bring head-to-toe fashion to 35 million active customers in 17 markets, offering clothing, footwear, accessories and beauty from over 3,000 international brands.
Our platform is a one-stop fashion destination for inspiration, innovation and interaction. As Europe’s most fashionable tech company, we work hard to find digital solutions for every aspect of the fashion journey: for our customers, partners and every valuable player in the Zalando story.
Our goal is to become the starting point for fashion. We focus on the fashion industry and therefore operate in a variety of business areas.
- Fashion Store
Zalando online shops are tailored to local customers’ needs in 17 different European markets. The range extends from renowned global brands and fast fashion to local brands and is supplemented by our private labels.
- Offprice
The Offprice business of Zalando serves the sale of previous season’s assortments. As part of a shopping club, the Zalando Lounge offers registered members exclusive sales campaigns at discounted prices.
- Zalando's Private Labels
Zalando’s private label assortment includes shoes, clothing and accessories for women, men and children. With a total of six private labels, Zalando creates its own products, covering the entire value chain from design to sales.
- Zalon
Zalon is our style advice service, via which customers can consult and get inspiration from selected stylists regarding individualized purchases.
- Zalando Marketing Services
The entirety of Zalando’s expertise and scope is bundled in Zalando Marketing Services, which now offers personalized marketing solutions for our brand partners.
- Zalando Fulfilment Solutions
Zalando makes its own logistics capabilities available to external partners, so they do not have to be concerned with infrastructure issues but can concentrate fully on their core competence in the fashion business.
- Zalando Partner Services
Zalando helps other players in the industry to be successful in the digital world. For example, by connecting warehouse stocks with multiple retailers, by digitizing processes involved in fashion wholesale and by integrating offline businesses into our Zalando platform.
With a strong workforce of around 14,000 employees of over 130 different nationalities, Zalando unites diverse people, capabilities and concepts. Consolidating our effort and ideas scales our impact as an innovator in Fashion, Technology, Digital Marketing and Logistics Operations.
Company info
- Website
- https://jobs.zalando.com/
- Telephone
- +49 (0)30 2759 4693
- Location
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Zalando SE
Valeska-Gert-Straße 5
Berlin
Germany
10243
Germany
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