Senior Buyer Sports & Outdoor (all genders) - #2773212

BESTSECRET is the leading European online destination for premium and luxury off-price fashion. The Group offers its members in 28 countries across Europe a superior brand portfolio complemented by a high-end shopping experience. At the same time, BESTSECRET enables its brand partners to clear overstock at scale with minimum visibility and maximum brand equity protection. The unique business model is based on its closed character with an invitation-only customer membership, longstanding brand partner and customer relationships, combined with a tech-focused mindset. BESTSECRET has a strong track record of profitable growth over many years. It generated revenues of EUR 1,533.7 million in 2025 and employs around 2,200 people from over 90 nations. The Group draws on a heritage of 100 years in the textile and fashion industry and today is owned by Permira Funds and the founding families Schustermann and Borenstein.

Join our premium fashion community and help shape the growth of our Sports & Outdoor category across EMEA. As a Senior Buyer Sports & Outdoor (all genders), you will drive strategic brand partnerships, identify commercial opportunities, and contribute to a curated assortment of leading sports and outdoor brands. We offer the opportunity to make a lasting impact, work with a high degree of ownership, and be part of something special.

Your Responsibilities

• Ownership and strategic development of a Sports & Outdoor brand portfolio across EMEA, balancing long-term partnership growth with commercial objectives and category performance
• Identification and realization of business opportunities through market insights, category expertise, and a strong understanding of off-price business dynamics
• Negotiation and management of brand partnerships within established frameworks, supported by data-driven decision-making, market knowledge, and commercial acumen
• Autonomous management of buying activities and stakeholder relationships, combining a strong point of view with the ability to build trusted partnerships across external and internal networks
• Cross-functional coordination and stakeholder management as the central interface between management, merchandising, operations, pricing, campaigns, and retail teams
  
  

Your Qualifications

• Several years of professional experience in buying, purchasing, or business development, ideally within the Sports & Outdoor industry, with a solid understanding of off-price business models and market dynamics
• Strong negotiation skills combined with the confidence to work autonomously within established frameworks, supported by data-driven insights and sound market knowledge
• Commercial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities, balance business objectives with long-term relationship building, and manage strategic brand partnerships
• Fluent English communication skills; German is a plus
• Working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI, with the ability to leverage data to support decision-making and business performance
• Flexibility to travel regularly across EMEA (approximately 25% of working time), paired with a genuine, collaborative mindset, openness to feedback, and the belief that relevant experience and proven success matter more than a specific academic degree
  
  

At BESTSECRET, diversity isn't just a trend – it's our professional philosophy. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace where everyone's unique talents and backgrounds are celebrated. Applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are welcome to join us in our mission towards a more vibrant and inclusive future.