Senior Buyer Italy (m/f/d)
Description
As a Senior Buyer Italy (m/f/d) you will be our brand ambassador and responsible for building up our brand/partner portfolio. This position is unlimited and located in Milan.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- represent Westwing as a brand ambassador
- expand existing partnerships and acquire new brands from the premium and design environment, with focus on the furniture category
- manage the offer and contract negotiations up to the closing of framework agreements at the decision-making level
- build and strengthen relationships with existing brand partners to improve collaboration and secure Westwing’s position as the partner of choice
- develop new business potential, permanently negotiate sales terms, and secure access to an attractive product portfolio
- develop creative and strategic digital shopping concepts that create an outstanding brand presence for our partners on the Westwing platform
- work closely with the Category Management and Creative Team with the aim of converting leads into new partners
YOU COME WITH
- completed business studies or comparable training
- 5+ years of professional experience in a similar role
- strong analytical, commercial, negotiation and problem-solving skills, with a “hands-on” attitude and a focus on fast execution
- proven success in acquiring, managing, and increasing sales and earnings of key accounts
- excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly convey compelling messages and to bring complex B2B contracts to signing
- strongly focused on results and capable of building sustainable partnerships through strong solutions and service character
- high interest and passion for home & lifestyle topics
- native Italian and advanced English levels (verbal and written)
WHY WESTWING
Aside from our awesome team and shared purpose we offer a variety of additional benefits. Come work with us and get:
- an inspiring, international, informal and nonpolitical environment for you to take ownership and grow your career
- a unique culture based on trust, support, and collaboration where we foster open communication with our biweekly Company All-Hands, feedback channels and regular local All-Hands sessions
- flexible working mode: roughly 60% remote, 40% in-office working policy
- a beautiful and dog-friendly office with free beverages, cafeteria with unlimited coffee, open spaces and sunny terrace
- 40% off Westwing Collection in our shop, 25% off all third-party brands, 10% family & friends voucher
- regular and legendary company and team events like aperitivo in our office terrace, Summer Parties, and more
- health and wellbeing offerings including gym membership, mental health support and coaching
- discounted green mobility options for bike rental and more
ABOUT WESTWING
Westwing is Europe‘s No.1 in Beautiful Living e-Commerce with a team of 1,900 in four offices across Europe. We’re on a mission to excite people to create homes that unlock the full beauty of life. We work together at a fast pace in an inspiring, international and informal environment that enables you to grow your career while working with a brand and products our customers love.
We’re made up of passionate people who are creative enough to disrupt the status quo, brave enough to fail and smart enough to win. So come, be part of the “wow, you work at Westwing?” crowd.
Diversity is deeply rooted in the Westwing culture. Our mission doesn’t stop to inspire only your design choices, it continues to embrace an inclusive lifestyle filled with respect to everyone’s uniqueness, cultural differences and equal opportunity