BESTSELLER is a family-owned global fashion company founded in Denmark in 1975. Today, we operate worldwide with over 20,000 colleagues, developing and marketing brands such as JACK & JONES, VERO MODA, ONLY, SELECTED, and many more.  

From our Head Office in Vienna, BESTSELLER East Region oversees operations in more than 40 countries, with hubs in Vienna, Ljubljana, Istanbul, Athens, and Dubai. We manage both retail and wholesale sectors in these fast-growing markets.  

In 2025, we celebrate 50 years of BESTSELLER! Under the theme "Nearness," we highlight what defines us: close collaboration, strong partnerships, and a shared drive to create fashion with passion and responsibility.  

We have plans to take our Retail Partner Business to the next level that’s for we are looking for a result driven Product Lead for Jack & Jones Brand who will play a pivotal role in aligning global product strategy with sub-regional market needs, driving commercial performance, and shaping product assortments that resonate with our customers across multiple markets. 

Product Strategy Lead Jack & Jones – Retail Partner Business 
Location: Vienna, Austria 
Employment Type: Full-time 

Responsibilities 

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Act as a key interface between the global product team and sub-regional markets, ensuring alignment of seasonal strategies and long-term goals. 

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Lead the development of a performance-driven product strategy, continuously optimised to meet commercial targets and consumer expectations. 

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Curate compelling product assortments tailored to elevate the customer experience across diverse retail landscapes. 

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Steer a shared focus between global/regional alignment and sub-region-specific needs and opportunities. 

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Integrate market feedback into the product lifecycle – from seasonal input to collection handover – to ensure local relevance. 

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Partner with the brand team on collection handovers, ensuring clarity, timeliness, and market readiness. 

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Support regional expansion through opening packages, enabling swift and effective new market entries. 

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Drive localization strategies for each sub-region in close collaboration with regional teams, balancing consistency and flexibility. 

Qualifications 

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Proven experience in product management, buying , merchandising or a related function, ideally in fashion or retail partner environments. 

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Strong strategic mindset paired with hands-on ability to execute in fast-paced, cross-functional setups. 

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Deep understanding of regional market dynamics, customer behavior and retail landscapes across Europe, Turkey and GCC countries  

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Excellent analytical and commercial skills – know how to turn numbers into actions and collections into business success. 

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Confident communicator with experience in managing stakeholders across global and regional levels. 

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Highly organized, structured and solutions-oriented – thrive in connecting dots across business units. 

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Fluent in English; additional languages are an asset. 

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Willingness to travel within the region. 

What We Offer 

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A high-impact role with ownership and creative freedom in an international, fast-paced environment 

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Long-term development opportunities in a financially stable, growing company 

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A motivated, collaborative team that values innovation and shared success 

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Freshly prepared lunch, coffee, refreshments, and organic fruit available onsite 

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A prestigious office located in a beautiful villa in Vienna’s 19th district, surrounded by a park 

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Attractive employee discounts across all our brands 

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A flexible hybrid working model 

Please include information about your work permit for Austria in your application. The gross monthly salary for this position is based on the Austrian retail collective agreement. However, the actual starting salary will be determined individually, reflecting your qualifications and experience.    

Benedict Ewers and Monika Pupel are looking forward to hearing from you!   

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