Head of Revenue Operations & CRM - Platform Experience & Revenue Operations (all genders)
Posted on July 8, 2026
Berlin
Posted on July 8, 2026
About this role
Role: The Head of Revenue Operations & CRM will build and run Zalando Platform’s revenue operating system, turning platform strategy into predictable growth through scalable processes, performance governance, and a coherent CRM ecosystem enhanced by automation and agentic AI. The role acts as a key business partner to Sales, Partner Management, Finance, Operations, Product, Tech, and Data.
Responsibilities:
- Design and run the end-to-end revenue operating system, covering pipeline governance, segmentation, and incentive structures.
- Define and govern standard commercial processes across all partner segments, services, and propositions.
- Coordinate all Sales Operations & Insights activities, including forecasting, planning, pipeline management, budgeting, and maintaining data/process hygiene.
- Define, report, and own key performance metrics (KPIs) and performance rhythms to guide interventions and support decision-making.
- Own the Salesforce architecture and roadmap, and HubSpot use cases, ensuring the CRM platform supports commercial, operational, and enablement workflows.
- Partner with Product, Tech, and Data teams to scale automation and agentic AI use cases to improve productivity.
- Lead organizational transformation, build and lead the Rev Ops & CRM team, and drive the adoption of standardized processes and tools.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of leadership experience in Revenue Operations, Sales Operations, or Commercial Excellence within a complex B2B, platform, or marketplace environment.
- Experience leading end-to-end transformation initiatives, such as CRM roll-out/migration or implementation of new sales methodologies.
- Strong analytical background with experience in defining, tracking, and using KPIs to steer outcomes.
- Expert in Salesforce (workflow/process design, automation, reporting, and adoption).
- Experience governing CRM business processes beyond sales (e.g., partner lifecycle, operational support), including HubSpot or similar tools.
- Track record of driving automation and efficiency, including AI-enabled workflow automation.
- Proven leadership capability to influence and align senior stakeholders in complex, matrixed organizations.
What We Offer:
- 27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees.
- 2 paid volunteering days a year.
- Employee shares program.
- Discounts on fashion and beauty products (40% off Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando).
- Relocation assistance (subject to agreement).
- Family services, health and wellbeing options (Wellhub), and mental health support.
- Access to a training platform and biannual peer-to-peer reviews.
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