Marketplace Lead

**ABOUT US**

We‘re a global fashion and lifestyle brand that empowers people to look, feel and be the best version of themselves. Creating everyday products to make everyday experiences better. Celebrating diversity and inclusivity, because we believe self-expression is for everyone. Using our voice and our platform to amplify the things that matter Listening to our community and respond to what they care about. We’re restless — it’s what fuels our fire and sparks our big ideas. We’re optimistic — having an open mind means anything is possible. We’re better together — join our world and let’s do good things together.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

We're on the lookout for an experienced and motivated Marketplace Lead to become a key part of our team on a 12 month MAT leave contract. As a pivotal member, you'll lead your department, forging strong connections with our marketplace partners to drive sales within the Marketplace Channel. Your role will involve bridging the gap between our brand and partners, ensuring that our product offerings are both enticing and in line with our company's overarching goals.

You'll be at the forefront of managing Cotton On ranges on our partner sites including presenting ranges to key partners and seamlessly navigating our internal and external processes. You will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver a strong Marketplace experience for our customer and drive sales for the Cotton On Ladies and Rubi brands.

Additionally, you will be responsible for managing Marketplace KPI targets, overseeing promotional and marketing plans to support the product range and drive growth, overseeing budgets and forecasting and analysing partner trade activity and available inventory to ensure sales opportunities are maximised.

Your responsibilities will also extend to managing partner image and data requirements to uphold our brand's integrity and strengthen partner relationships. You will also manage and resolve errors that impact operational flow.

**SKILLS & EXPERIENCE**
- Demonstrated experience working in a similar Wholesale / Brand Sales Lead role
- Excellent analytical skills, including financial analysis and forecasting to provide insights that will inform decision making
- Strong problem solving skills, including the ability to adapt to a dynamic and ever-better environment
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability confidently communicate with all levels of stakeholders
- Strong operationally and technically proficient
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams including product teams and key stakeholdersProven planning, organisational and time management skills to adhere to timelines

**OUR CULTURE**

To describe COTTON:ON in six words is easy; optimistic, passionate, real, energetic, collaborative and, most importantly, ethical.

Our team members are a passionate group of people, committed to making a real difference in people’s lives through our philanthropic arm, the Cotton On Foundation. It is our shared belief that we can make a difference to lives of everyone we touch, from our backyard to the world.

**BENEFITS**

We are committed to personal and professional development, which is supported by an ever growing and expanding structure. We believe our people deserve the best space to their best work and to support this we provide:
50% team member discount off all brands (excl. Ceres Life which is 30% off) ‍

A world class office with a state-of-the-art Wellness Centre featuring spa therapists, holistic health experts and free fitness classes (think reformer Pilates classes, personal training sessions, yoga studio, spin room and run club)

A brand-new childcare centre onsite - incredible facilities, indoor and outdoor play areas, subsidised cost, and your kids are right next door

️ The Beckley, our in-house café with chef prepared healthy meals, coffee and snacks. You can also grab a nutritious take home meal, taking the stress out of dinner time.

Flexible working - enabling you to find the right working rhythm to be at your best.

Competitive salary packaging - ensuring we are constantly benchmarking to industry.

On-site concierge, let us help you get your life sorted with dry cleaning, car wash and more.

An Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Returning from maternity leave (or primary carer parental leave)? Work part-time and get paid full-time for 2 months, all part of supporting you during your transition back to work.

Team mingle celebrations, speaker’s series, surprise and delight moments - the magic happens when we get together.

Do you have a dog? Bring them into the office. We love them
- At Cotton On, we are focused on building a culture centred in belonging, and we are committed to creating workplaces where each individual can show up as their whole self, having an equal opportunity to succeed with us.-
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