Retail Vendor Manager I - GER

Odmeňovanie

Base pay for this position starts from EUR 1600 gross per month and salary totals depends on the skills and requirements, there will be further pay components such as a sign on bonus and the eligibility to participate in a restricted stock unit scheme operated independently in USA. Company benefits apply subject to further terms, including annual membership in medical clinic, life insurance, retirement pension, meal voucher card, career development

Key job responsibilities

As a Partnerships expert, key aspects of your role will include:

Relationship Building Providing guidance to a diverse portfolio of vendors through empathetic dialogue and mutually beneficial consultations.

Strategic Advisory Partnering with vendors to optimize operations, visibility and sales through identifying collaborative solutions leveraging internal resources.

Continuous Improvement Conducting analyses to remove barriers, streamline processes and automate workflows through cross-functional cooperation.

Innovation Displaying initiative, flexibility and creative problem-solving to develop innovative programs balancing business and human needs.

Professional Development Strengthening abilities like critical thinking, consensus-building and inclusive leadership to support the team's mission.

Community Engagement Fostering constructive relationships through transparent communication, mentoring, training and partnership-focused projects.

Process Optimization Managing projects, reporting and escalations to continuously enhance operations through a solutions-oriented mindset.

About the team

Our diverse team is committed to creating a positive, inclusive culture where all voices are respected and heard. We recognize that bringing together different life experiences and perspectives makes us stronger.

We consciously support each person's unique strengths and growth by expanding their skills, knowledge and responsibilities over time. Through 1-on-1 discussions, quarterly career planning, and project opportunities, we help individuals reach their full potential.

We provide consultation with compassion and fairness, aware that barriers outside our control can limit some more than others. We strive to understand each person's situation fully and make decisions equitable for all.

By fostering a welcoming environment where people feel empowered to be their whole selves, we achieve our fullest creativity and impact. Our diversity is our greatest asset - it enriches our work, expands our thinking and better serves our customers and community.

Basic Qualifications

We are seeking a motivated individual to add to our team. Qualifications include:

• Communication: Outstanding active listening, relationship building, and presentation skills
• Problem-Solving: Track record of achieving consensus-based solutions through collaborative dialogue
• Business Acumen: Ability to balance business priorities with human impacts in a diverse landscape
• Analytical Skills: Aptitude for insightful data analysis and creative solution-finding
• Collaboration: Experience fostering constructive partnerships across differences
• Personal Attributes: Commitment to respectful, thoughtful and empathetic engagement
• Initiative in continuous self-development and mentoring others
• Flexibility navigating changing priorities through adaptability
• Logistical: Fluent English and German required; additional languages valuable
• Bachelor's degree, professional certification or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

The following would be especially well-suited for this role:

• Additional Languages: Ability to communicate globally enhances our mission. Languages like IT, DE, FR, Mandarin, Spanish more than welcomed.
• Continuous Learning: Passion for self-development and mentoring others to strengthen skills.
• Technical Savvy: Experience analyzing data, optimizing processes through creativity and collaboration.
• Ability to communicate cross-culturally enhances our inclusive mission.
• Project Leadership: Experience coordinating complex initiatives and empowering teams through consensus.
• Education: Formal and informal qualifications cultivated a diverse array of problem-solving approaches.
• Industry Knowledge: Insights across various categories (Electronics, Clothing and Fashion, Home and Living, Books, Consumables) could strengthen vendor relationships. Retail, e-commerce, consumer goods experience valued.
• Global Mindset: International exposure through travel, study abroad or global career moves fosters understanding others.

While we don't expect any single candidate to possess everything mentioned, applicants are encouraged to discuss experiences most relevant to:

• Empowering vendors through partnership
• Optimizing operations leveraging diverse perspectives
• Fostering constructive community through respect and adaptability

Formal qualifications take many forms; please share your authentic skills, passions and how you see yourself contributing to an equitable culture of continuous learning and growth. An inclusive workplace is our priority.