Junior Activation Manager

THE ROLE & THE TEAM
The Activation Management team owns the setup, optimization, and enhancement of media campaigns. Being at the forefront of delivery, this team owns the execution and realization of strategy and activation.

This team works closely with the Campaign Managers to ensure media is executed to our expectations across the entire media mix. With a passion for all things digital, the steering team works to enhance overall output with operational excellence and test and learn mentality.

As a Junior Media Activation Manager you will execute integrated media plans and partnerships in collaboration with other team members and stakeholders.
INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN
At Zalando, our vision is to be the starting point for fashion - one that is inclusive by design. We only assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, personal expressions, racial identities, ethnicities, religious beliefs, and disability statuses. We only want to know why you're great for this role, so please avoid including your picture, age, and marital status in your CV as well.

We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Please feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support and assist you throughout the hiring process.

do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/diversity-inclusion
Our employee resource groups: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/diversity-inclusion/our-employee-resource-groups
WHY YOU SHOULD BE INTERESTED

• Monitoring and optimization of media across different digital channels (including adjusting budgets/bids, altering targeting and refreshing creatives)
• Optimizing inflight campaigns based on internal and external data points such as audience, device, location and time performance as well as other critical indicators
• Analyzing campaign results continuously, with the ability to notice and flag any issues within large sets of data, and actively improve on performance by making good use of insights
• Understanding the complete user customer journey and adjust campaign set up accordingly to achieve the best campaign results
• Reporting on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and post-campaign basis to hit monthly/quarterly objectives and media plan targets (data reporting)
• Supporting the Partner Consultancy teams, clients and Campaign Managers, with ongoing optimization recommendations

WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

• Minimum 1+ years of experience in digital marketing and client services. Previous agency, online publisher/sales house or retailer experience is a plus.
• Hands-on platform knowledge (DV360, Smart.ly, Facebook Business Manager, etc.) and up to date knowledge on the latest media trends
• Experience managing campaigns across the various channels and buying models
• Previous trafficking and ad operations experience
• Excellent prioritization and time management skills

ZALANDO BENEFITS
Career Development

• We offer peer-to-peer performance reviews twice a year
• Learn and develop through our extensive Zalando training platform
• Join regular all-hands, team meetings, Q&A-sessions, and quarterly anonymous employee surveys to ask your questions and provide your feedback
• Support from an international team of experts; mentoring and professional development opportunities

Wellbeing

• 2 days paid leave per year for volunteering
• Minimum of 27 holiday days per calendar year
• Online sports courses, wellbeing, and nutrition advice offered by Humanoo personal wellbeing coach app
• Mental wellbeing support by our Employee Assistance Program and professional consultants to help you find health resources

Flexibility

• Flexible working hours
• Relocation assistance for internationals
• If you work from an office in your role, a choice of office equipment to be delivered to you, to support you working from home due to COVID-19 safety
• Home office equipment available for hybrid working, to support you
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• Hybrid working model with 60% remote per week
• Opportunity to work from abroad for 30 (working) days per calendar year

Financial

• Access to the employee shares program
• 40% shopping discount on products shipped and sold by Zalando, and 30% discount on Zalando Lounge
• Discounts from a wide range of external partners

Family

• Employee parents' forums and employee resource group
• Supported transition into and out of parental leave, with a buddy and re-onboarding plan
• 3 fully-paid child sick days per year
• Free counselling, assistance, and referral service for all matters concerning yourself and your family via the Fürstenberg Institute

ABOUT ZALANDO
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 23 markets.

Help us drive digital and sustainable solutions for fashion, logistics, advertising and research, bringing head-to-toe fashion to more than 46 million active customers through a team of diverse skill-sets, cultural backgrounds, and interests.

Our values: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-founding-mindset

do.More - our sustainability strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/sustainability

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ABOUT ZALANDO MARKETING SERVICES
Zalando Marketing Services (ZMS) is the 360° marketing unit of Europe's leading online platform for fashion and lifestyle, Zalando. We work with the world's largest fashion and lifestyle brands and provide them with impactful solutions across all marketing touchpoints, access to relevant audiences and in-depth data knowledge, as well as inspiring creation and content.

At ZMS we create meaningful connections between brands and consumers through a deep understanding of their personalities. We work with brands, agencies and publishers from fashion and beyond to produce innovative, impactful campaigns that reach the right audience at the right moment. Thanks to its holistic mix of cutting-edge and privacy compliant technology, in-depth audience insights, expansive reach and compelling content brands produce successful campaigns across multiple digital marketing channels.

For more information check out this link:https://zms.zalando.com/

Please note that all applications must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via email.