Head of Corporate Development (all genders)

Location
Berlin
Contract
Full time
Job Category
Business Development & Strategy

As a senior member of the Corporate Development Team (CDT), you will work on the most complex and challenging opportunities for Zalando and regularly interact with our most senior leaders. In this role, where you will contribute to projects that align with our group strategy, focusing on both B2B and B2C areas. For candidates who can think big, dive deep, and deliver, this is the perfect role.

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with our hiring - we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture, age, or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit. 


We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support you throughout the hiring process. 

do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/dobetter-our-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy
Our employee resource groups: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/our-employee-resource-groups 

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

  • You’ll identify, evaluate, prepare and execute disruptive organic and inorganic growth initiatives for Zalando, focusing on B2B and B2C opportunities.

  • You’ll partner with business stakeholders to help them accelerate on their ability to deliver on the strategic guidance.

  • You’ll facilitate the group-wide strategy process, i.e., support reviewing and iterating the group strategy as a thought leader to the extended MB.

  • You’ll support mentoring highly talented team members and peers to help them grow into future business leaders.

WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

  • You come with 10+ years of working experience in a fast-paced environment (e.g., consulting, e-commerce).

  • You are an analytical problem-solver with a spike in strategic thinking and strong business acumen.

  • You are an experienced leader with proven project and (executive) stakeholder management skills.

  • You have a track record of successfully operating and delivering in complex and ambiguous settings.

If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

OUR OFFER

Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.

  • Employee shares program

  • 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners

  • 2 paid volunteering days a year

  • 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 available

Learn all about Zalando and our values here: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/?gh_src=22377bdd1us 

Recruiter

Lara Grandemenge

lara.grandemenge@zalando.de

Please note that all applications from this job page must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via e-mail. Once reviewed, our recruiters will contact applicants via an official Zalando email address (@zalando.de).

In some cases we also work with a selection of headhunters and agencies to fill specific roles. Please note that neither Zalando nor our recruiting partners will ask for any kind of payment to apply for a job or attend an interview.

If you have any questions about our recruitment process, please take a look at our FAQ page.

About Zalando

It’s the perfect time to join Zalando on our journey to build the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce. Help us offer an inspiring and quality multi-brand shopping experience for fashion and lifestyle products to about 50 million active customers in 25 markets. Or be part of our logistic infrastructure, software or service capabilities to help brands and retailers run and scale their entire e-commerce business, on or off Zalando. Join our Zalando ecosystem, to enable positive change for the fashion and lifestyle industry. 

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