Marketplaces Trading Manager | English

Temporary Opportunity for 7 Months- potentially longer

Our client, a world-renowned leader in innovative casual footwear for men, women, and children, is urgently looking for a Digital Marketplaces Manager. This role is responsible for driving the growth and profitability of the company’s third-party (3P) marketplace business across key EMEA partners, including Zalando and other strategic digital accounts.

This is a temporary opportunity for 7 months via our agency, so we can only consider candidates immediately available (no notice period) and already residing in the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Drive pre-season forecasting and assortment planning by analyzing historical performance, consumer trends, and marketplace opportunities to support sustainable growth targets.
• Own in-season trading performance across assigned digital marketplaces, optimizing inventory availability, pricing, promotions, and buy box performance to maximize sales and profitability.
• Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Planning, Marketing, GTM, Finance, Customer Service, and Logistics teams to execute commercial strategies and deliver key business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with marketplace partners, influencing stakeholders to unlock growth opportunities and enhance business performance.
• Leverage data and business insights to identify risks and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
• Communicate weekly, monthly, and quarterly business performance reviews with clear narratives around product, category, country, and customer trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in merchandise planning, buying, trading, account management, or ecommerce, preferably within a digital marketplace or 3P business model.
• Proven track record of driving commercial growth through forecasting, planning, inventory management, and in-season trading.
• Strong understanding of digital commerce, marketplace ecosystems, and end-to-end sales processes from forecasting through sell-through.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable business recommendations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence both internal teams and external partners.

What is in it for you

• Immediate contract of employment within a large well-known brand
• Salary up to 82,000 yearly
• Hybrid model (3x- office presence)
• Product Discount
• Free lunch at the office
• 25 holiday days p/y

Sounds like your next step? Feel free to apply, and if there is a good match we will get in touch shortly!