Senior Commercial Manager - Designer (all genders)

Role: Senior Commercial Manager - Designer (all genders) THE ROLE & THE TEAM This is an exciting opportunity for a team player with an entrepreneurial and analytical mindset to take on a major role in the transformation of the Merchandising Team at Lounge by Zalando. As a Senior Commercial Manager - Designer, your primary role is to define the category strategy tied to our overall customer and growth objectives, develop the supporting commercial KPI plan, and partner with stakeholders across the organisation to execute upon this strategy. In this role, you will use your sharp analytics skills, stakeholder management expertise, and proactive problem-solving capabilities to deliver an assortment that customers love and that meets our financial objectives. Additionally, you will take on exciting projects that improve our processes and team culture. Responsibilities: - Drive strategy & performance: Serve as the strategic expert for the Designer category, building assortment plans and aligning stakeholders to deliver customer-centric and profitable growth. - Cross-functional alignment: Collaborate seamlessly with Retail, Marketing, Pricing, Buying, Operations, and Tech teams to execute category goals. - Commercial planning & forecasting: Lead the seasonal planning cycle to establish financial KPI targets, continuously monitoring performance and adjusting OTB forecasts to optimize inventory. - Offprice inventory management: Formulate action plans to secure high-demand stock or viable alternatives across varied inventory pools. - Process innovation: Lead initiatives that enhance decision-making and efficiency by leveraging modern technology and tools. - Foster collaboration: Build a supportive, positive environment across core teams while driving continuous improvement and positive change. Qualifications: - Background: You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field, with a recommendation of 5+ years of Merchandising or Planning experience, ideally within eCommerce. - Commercial & analytical capability: You excel in quantitative analysis, translating complex data into clear insights without losing sight of the broader business strategy. - Adaptability & ownership: You are a proactive self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments, managing ambiguity with strong personal accountability. - Problem-solving mindset: You actively challenge the status quo to build innovative solutions for complex commercial challenges. - Technical expertise: You possess advanced proficiency in Excel, Google Suite, and planning software to streamline workflows. - Team collaboration: You enjoy supporting colleagues, communicating complex topics simply, and driving team success. What We Offer: - 27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees (+1 day for every calendar year up to 30 days) - 2 paid volunteering days a year - Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year - Employee shares programme - 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 counselling 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