At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive product launches and build relationships with Marketplace partners like Zalando.
- Company: Join Tapestry, a global leader in fashion and luxury goods.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, generous holiday, and discounts on top brands.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team with great social events and learning opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the fast-paced eCommerce world while developing your career.
- Qualifications: 3 years of digital experience in eCommerce or marketplace environments required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
The Account Executive will support the strategic and operational execution of product launches, driving in-season performance against sales and margin targets and playing a key role in building and maintaining partner relationships within the Marketplace channel. This role will support the Marketplace Manager in developing, maintaining and accelerating the Coach Marketplace channel.
Responsibilities
- Drive performance against sales, margin targets and maximise in-season opportunities.
- Build relationships with Marketplace partners, specifically Zalando, attending regular trade meetings and ensuring key KPI’s are met and exceeded.
- Support the seamless execution of new product launches.
- Compile weekly trade reports and provide analysis to inform trading actions to fuel growth.
- In collaboration with the team, identify regional product opportunities and market trends, providing consolidated feedback to inform seasonal and core assortment needs.
- Develop knowledge of key products, consumers and competitors in local markets and provide feedback and insights to key internal stakeholders.
- In partnership with the Marketplace Manager and local Inventory Management (IM) team, evaluate and highlight existing business risks and opportunities regarding product investments and inventory.
- Partner with the IM team to ensure optimal stocks are maintained in line with upcoming promotional strategies, marketing initiatives and key trading periods.
- Partner with the Content & Marketing team to ensure optimal platform content by category and gender within global guidelines and support effective marketing plans aligned with investment.
- Support the team on maximising product visibility onsite, communicate monthly newness and onsite launches.
- Support weekly and monthly onsite execution for site content, including homepage refreshes, category banners and navigation banners.
- Support with building communication tools to highlight assortment strategies and monthly quarterly hindsight to the business.
- Support the Customer Service team with retailer and customer queries where necessary.
- Build relationships and establish trust with the regional teams including IM & Planning, Buying, Finance, eCommerce and Marketing.
- Support the collation of all product data required for Marketplace product launches, including SKU codes, compositions, dimensions and care instructions.
- Utilise multiple systems, including Rithum & Zdirect to ensure on time and accurate product data sharing and error resolution with Marketplace partners to source required product data and ensure accuracy across all data fields.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years’ digital experience, ideally within eCommerce or marketplace environments.
- Experience working within a global organisation or brand is preferred.
- Proven multi-category experience within a buying, merchandising, or planning function and exposure to trading across Full Price, Outlet, and Liquidation channels.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills, with a clear understanding of key financial drivers and their impact on business performance.
- A data-driven, commercially minded approach with a strong focus on driving sales.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Knowledge of the fashion, accessories, or luxury goods market.
- Experience supporting or working within the European market.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and manage deadlines effectively.
- Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate globally with stakeholders at all levels.
- Confident communication and presentation skills, with the ability to deliver clear, impactful messages to senior leadership.
Please be advised that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. As such, you will only be considered if you already possess the right to work in the UK.
Benefits
- Hybrid working (3 days working from the office, 2 days remote).
- Option to finish early on a Friday (Flex Fridays).
- 1 Paid Volunteering Day per year and opportunities to volunteer with global projects.
- Learning & Development opportunities.
- Internal mobility & career progression.
- Regular Social Events - Seasonal & Cultural.
- Equity Inclusion & Diversity initiatives which include employee resource groups & regional inclusion council.
Other Benefits Include
- 25 days holiday in addition to bank holidays.
- Annual Incentive Plan (company performance bonus).
- Multi brand discount up to 50% off – Coach and Kate Spade.
- Private Healthcare with health assessment (Bupa).
- Bupa rewards - Financial wellbeing support and wellness discounts.
- Private Dental Cover.
- Free 24/7 support for family building, fertility and menopause with Maven.
- Eyecare vouchers.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employer Pension Contribution.
- Gym discount.
- Interest free season ticket loan.
- Cycle to work scheme.
Tapestry is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.
Account Executive, Marketplace employer: Coach
Tapestry is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, offering hybrid working arrangements and a range of benefits including generous holiday allowances, health support, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. With a strong emphasis on employee development and community engagement, Tapestry provides a rewarding environment for Account Executives to thrive while building meaningful relationships within the vibrant Marketplace channel.