Tapestry

Account Executive, Marketplace

Tapestry

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • Support the strategic and operational execution of product launches, driving in-season performance to achieve sales and margin targets
  • Build strong, collaborative relationships with Marketplace partners, specifically Zalando, and ensure consistent trade engagement and key KPI’s are met and exceeded
  • Support the Marketplace Manager with developing, maintaining and accelerating Marketplace platforms
  • Drive performance against sales and margin targets, while proactively identifying in-season growth opportunities
  • Support the timely execution of new product launches across multiple Marketplace channels
  • Produce weekly trade reports and deliver actionable insights to guide trading decisions and drive growth
  • Collaborate with the Marketplace team to identify regional product opportunities and emerging market trends, consolidating insights to inform seasonal and core assortment strategies
  • Develop a strong understanding of products, consumer behaviour, and competitive landscapes within local markets, and share insights with key internal stakeholders to inform strategies
  • Partner with the Inventory Management team to ensure stock levels are optimized in alignment with upcoming promotional campaigns, marketing initiatives, and key trading periods
  • Liaise with Content & Marketing teams to ensure category and gender specific platform content is optimized within global brand guidelines, while supporting a marketing strategy aligned with investment priorities
  • Assist in developing communication tools to highlight business assortment strategies and provide monthly and quarterly hindsight
  • Provide support to the Customer Service team by addressing retailer and customer queries as needed
  • Foster strong relationships and build trust with regional teams across Inventory Management & Planning, Buying, Finance, Ecommerce and Marketing

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience working within a Marketplace business model, with a buying, merchandising or trading background
  • Direct experience with Zalando is essential
  • Knowledge of the luxury fashion or accessories market
  • Experience across multiple categories in a planning environment
  • Experience supporting European markets within a global brand or organisation
  • Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and data analysis
  • Strong numerical and analytical capability with solid financial acumen and a clear understanding of key financial drivers
  • Creative problem-solver with strong strategic thinking and business judgment
  • Able to make sound decisions under pressure and tight deadlines
  • Proven ability to build effective global partnerships and collaborate successfully with diverse stakeholders at all levels
  • Confident communicator with strong presentation skills, capable of delivering key messages to senior leadership
Benefits
  • Hybrid working (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in-office, Monday and Friday remote)
  • Flex Fridays (Option to finish early on a Friday)
  • 1 Paid Volunteering Day per year and opportunities to volunteer with global projects
  • Learning & Development opportunities
  • Internal mobility & career progression
  • Regular seasonal and cultural social events
  • Equity, Inclusion & Diversity initiatives which include employee business resource groups
  • 25 days holiday in addition to bank holidays
  • Annual Incentive Plan (company performance bonus)
  • Multi brand discount up to 50% off Coach & Kate Spade New York
  • Private Healthcare with health assessment (Bupa)
  • Private Dental Cover
  • Free 24/7 support for family building, fertility, maternity & newborn care, and menopause with Maven
  • Eyecare vouchers
  • Headspace subscription
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employer Pension Contribution
  • Gym discount
  • Interest free season ticket loan
  • Cycle to work scheme

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
Marketplace business modelBuyingMerchandisingTradingAdvanced ExcelData analysisVLOOKUPPivot TablesFinancial acumenNumerical analysis
Soft skills
Creative problem-solvingStrategic thinkingBusiness judgmentDecision making under pressureCollaborationCommunicationPresentation skillsRelationship buildingTrust buildingAnalytical capability