Partner Consultant Premium - 12 months Maternity Cover (all genders)

We are excited to announce a rewarding opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced individual to join one of our teams as a Partner Consultant.

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, beauty, and designer context. 
Within ZMS’ Partner Management unit we are working with a diverse set of strategic clients and advise them on innovative marketing solutions and scalable platform strategies. Given the high complexity and very individual needs of our key partners we aim to provide a high service level, smart consultancy and access to various experts within ZMS. Our success is measured in revenue generation, solution adoption and client satisfaction. 
We're looking for a self-driven Partner Consultant to help our most strategic partners, successfully grow their business. You'll work directly with our key clients as a trusted consultant to their business. Your strategic advice & coaching is core to the value we bring as a business. If this sounds like fun, we’d love to hear from you!

If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce – one that thrives on diversity and is truly inclusive by design. We believe that diverse teams fuel innovation and creativity, and we actively seek out talent from all backgrounds.

We actively seek to reduce bias in our hiring and employment processes, focusing on your qualifications, skills, and contributions. To support this, we kindly ask that you refrain from including personal details such as your photo, age, or marital status in your CV, ensuring a fair and equitable evaluation based solely on your abilities and potential.

We are committed to providing an exceptional and accessible candidate experience for everyone. If you require any accommodations to support you throughout the hiring process, please let us know – we are here to assist you.

Discover more about our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion

• Work with some of our brand partners to drive long-term sustainable business growth and client satisfaction

• Responsible for building the adequate yearly marketing strategy and recommendations leveraging ZMS and its offering with the support of the respective business experts

• Responsible for orchestrating the execution of the yearly/seasonal marketing plans and campaigns liaising with internal and external stakeholders

• Gain a deep understanding of our brand partners’ business goals and turn data into compelling stories and actionable insights to help them succeed

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Brand partners’ teams (executive, operational, creative, measurement and agency), resulting in trusted advisorship, providing them with insightful recommendations, and identifying opportunities.

**This is a fixed term contract of 12 months. If you are an internal candidate please know that you will have to find another position if you decide to pursue this opportunity. Please reach out to the recruiter to know more.

• Experienced in online media sales with 4 or more years of relevant work experience with business development or consulting, account management or sales, ideally from working in a sales/media house, e-comm industry or online publisher. 

• Experienced in navigating complex stakeholder maps, managing high-value relationships, driving strategic learning agendas and owning client communication 

• Track record of compelling data-backed storytelling and recommendations

• Expert in managing forecasts and achieving goals

• Excellent communication skills in English - you are confident in interacting and presenting independently at a senior management level

• Young Fashion Background preferred

Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect.

• 27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees (and 1 more every year until 30)

• 2 paid volunteering days a year

• Hybrid working model with up to 60% 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

• Employee shares program

• 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners

• Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)

• Family services, including counseling and support

• Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub, formerly Gympass)

• Mental health support and coaching available

• Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review