We are looking for a Category Manager (Marketplace) to join ZALORA's Commercial team, who has prior industry experience working with Premium & Luxury Brands.
Reporting to the Head of Luxury, this role is based in Kuala Lumpur and is responsible for the growth of the Luxury marketplace business through the acquisition of new suppliers/brands and the account management of existing marketplace suppliers.
The role is a managerial position, with a team of five account managers.
This is a unique, exciting opportunity to influence minds and make a positive difference to ZALORA, and to your career.Responsibilities:
Identify potential suppliers/brands and convince them to sell their products through our website
Identify categories that need further improvement in assortment and source relevant SKUs for the category
Negotiate trading margins with potential suppliers on consignment and marketplace terms
Regularly meet key suppliers and provide updates regarding sales performance and required assortment
Liaise with suppliers through email and phone on sales performance and ensure regular inbound of new items
Together with the planner team, monitor and take accountability of weekly sales and profit and respond to the product performances with effective merchandise strategies.
Work with suppliers on discounting and returning aging stock
Proactively conduct competitor analysis to ensure a competitive advantage
Proactively recommend initiatives to continuously improve product range
Manage and develop a team of 5 direct reports
Drive marketing and advertising campaigns for Luxury suppliers
Provide buying team with relevant fashion events and latest fashion trendsRequirements:
Minimum Bachelor Degree with economics, finance, business, marketing background from reputable university
Excellent or fluent English skills required
Minimum 5 years working experience as Buyer/Merchandiser/Consignment/Key Account Manager in the platform/online business, or retail/department stores handling luxury category
Minimum 2 years leading a team of directs
Great project management skills
Great communication skills
Strong understanding of MS Excel is a must
Exceptional time management skills
Willingness to work in a multicultural environment
A dynamic, results driven personality, high level of enthusiasm and commitment
Ambition to exceed expectations and rise ranks within the commercial division
Self-starter
Wonder how it's like to build your career with ZALORA?
Inspired by employees, we believe you'll be in for:
An exciting platform to make your success story
Have the utmost care for your mental and physical wellbeing
Flexibility weaved into your lifestyle
A seamless work environment with a friendly & team-fueled culture
Career growth aligned to your professional and personal needs and goals
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ZALORA is Asia's leading online fashion, beauty and lifestyle destination, part of Global Fashion Group.
As one of the region's pioneer large scale e-commerce platforms, ZALORA has established a strong presence throughout the region, particularly in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, the Philippines, Hong Kong, and in Taiwan, enjoying over 50 million visits per month.
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