Principal Market Developer CEE - Maternity Cover

• Understand Local Market Needs: Develop a deep understanding of local market conditions, customer expectations, and competitive environments. Use these insights to drive strategic decisions for the loyalty program
• Strategy Development: Lead the development of long-term loyalty strategies for Poland, Croatia, Czechia and Romania. Translate these strategies into actionable initiatives and projects
• Loyalty Program Implementation: Drive alignment across teams to support the implementation of our loyalty strategies on a market level. Lead high-priority loyalty initiatives from concept to execution, ensuring they meet market-specific needs
• Stakeholder Management: Work closely with senior management, including top-level executives, to present findings, propose strategies, and lead the implementation of loyalty initiatives end-to-end
• Foster an Inclusive Culture: Promote an inclusive and diverse team environment, ensuring that all voices are heard and valued

• 6+ years of experience in Consulting, E-commerce, FMCG, or a similar field, with a strong focus on Strategy or Business Development
• Deep passion for ecommerce, fashion, and loyalty programs, with an understanding of how to drive customer engagement and retention through loyalty initiatives
• Extensive expertise in understanding the local consumers, competitive landscape, and market dynamics in Poland, Croatia, Czechia and Romania
• Proven ability to develop strategic initiatives and present them to senior management
• Analytical skills allow you to solve complex problems with innovative and high-quality solutions
• Ability to analyse data sets and reports yourself and can build strategic recommendations based on your findings
• Can take initiative, manage deadlines, and carry multiple projects to completion
• Authentic, mission-driven individual who excels in managing senior stakeholders and navigating complex environments
• Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken

Language skills from one of the regions mentioned (Poland, Croatia, Czechia, Romania)

• Employee shares program
• 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners
• Two paid volunteering days a year
• In a hybrid working model with 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
• 27 days of vacation a year to start
• Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
• Family services, including counseling and support
• Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)
• Mental health support and coaching are available
• Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review