THE ROLE & THE TEAM

As a Buying Team Lead in the Premium Portfolio you will report into the Premium Head of Buying. You are responsible for creating a clearly defined assortment strategy and taking ownership for its execution and delivery. You plan and manage the budget for this business, you are responsible for leading the buying team and partner relationships and working closely with the Merchandising Team.
Our Vision “ to become the starting point for Premium Fashion, we engage and inspire our customers with a curated and exclusive assortment that is showcased in a brand-first authentic way "

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

You develop and execute the strategic direction for the Premium Textile business and implement it alongside internal stakeholders (buying team, marketing, markets, etc.) and partners.

• You are passionate about the Premium Fashion Industry and are well connected with an impeccable reputation.
• In-depth knowledge of in season fashion trends,are well connected with an impeccable reputation.
• You control OTB for your category to maximise sales, gross margin and inventory turn. Owning and managing the performance of the assortment, you will work closely with Merchandise Planning to drive sales and maximise profits.
• You are responsible for aligning assortment highlights with all marketing departments in a way that enables the creation of entertaining and inspiring stories across on-site and off-site channels.
• Maximising relationships, you will build strong, trustful long term partnerships with the biggest brands for this Cluster such as Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Lacoste and Hugo Boss.
• You possess strong negotiation skills and the ability to take a strategic view, creating win-win situations and a mutually sustainable business for each party.
• You will forge strong cross category and cross functional relationships, supporting others alongside the Fashion Categories, Partner Program or ZMS (Zalando Marketing Solutions).
• Leading people is your passion. Alongside your key functional responsibilities, you will be fully responsible for leading, coaching and developing your team by identifying their strengths, development areas and training needs. You will look after a team across various levels from Buying Assistant through to Senior Buyer.