zooplus UK

About us

In 1999, a small group of people had a great idea: to bring pet shops online and make life easier for pet lovers. Today zooplus AG is Europe’s leading online retailer of pet supplies. With over 6,8 million active customers in more than 30 European countries and 1,342 billion Euro revenue in 2018, zooplus is comfortably the market leader in the online segment. zooplus currently employs more than 700 employees in 13 international locations, working in the areas of Sales & Marketing, Category Management, Purchasing, IT, Logistics, Finance and HR.

At zooplus, we believe e-commerce to be the sales model of today and for the future. E-commerce has become one of the fastest developing areas of business. Modern logistics centers, and the use of big data and personalization, mean that online sales can be handled with increasing efficiency. As the category leader – a major European e-store with pet-related products – we want to continue to be at the forefront of e-commerce. While we aim to achieve continuous growth, we remain faithful to the key values of our company– a dynamic and flexible approach, constant learning opportunities, and inventive thinking at every level in the organization. The satisfaction of our customers – animal lovers – remains our primary goal, and the trust they place in us is the highest honor. Thanks to the passion of our employees, our customers in over 30 European countries can rest assured that their order is in good hands.

In our Oxford office in the city center you will currently find around 20 employees that work with international colleagues in the following departments: Pricing and Content Management, Online Marketing, Direct Marketing, Customer Care, Purchasing, Category Management, Graphic Design, Translation Services and Office Management/ HR.

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HISTORY

1999

Company founded in Munich/Germany

2006

Entry into UK market & launch of zooplus.com

2007

French market entry and annual sales exceed EUR 50 million

2009

After IPO in 2008 relisting onto the Prime Standard on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange; zooplus present on 17 EU markets

2011

Move to the SDAX

2013

Open new central logistics hub in Poland to increase of total logistics capacity of around EUR 650 m in sales

2015

New central logistic hub in Chalon, France; Presence in 30 countries

2017

Record-breaking sales: EUR 1,11 billion

Join us!

Senior Category Manager

Category Managment/Purchasing

Oxford, United Kingdom

Recruitment process

Want to be a part of something bigger and at the same time have your impact on how things are done? So maybe it’s time to take the bull by the horns and grab the opportunity. Here’s what happens when you apply.

What your application should include? We need your CV, including your personal data as address, email and phone number. Furthermore a motivation letter including your salary expectation and notice period is mandatory. The motivation letter should explain your personal reasons why you want to join zooplus. We also appreciate if you send us the most relevant certificates and recommendation letters.

Recruiting process

Our HR in Oxford

Markus Brehm

personnel@zooplus.co.uk

Our working culture

zooplus is more than just an international employer. The company loves diversity and is diverse in both its thinking and its actions, a fact proven by the company’s structure: employees all over Europe, a mix of over 52 nationalities and an extensive variety of specialisms. Thanks to our broad range of skills and the attitudes & passion of our employees, our business is constantly evolving. zooplus has a data-driven approach, and behind the data there are people with true dedication. Furthermore zooplus has a team of employees who adhere to our philosophy – which is to ensure satisfaction and comfort for all animal lovers, and we do not intend to let them down. If you want to increase the satisfaction of our “customers”, don’t hesitate, apply now!

Agile is our day to day culture and we´re continuously growing: this inspires us to always be better. By joining us, you can have an impact on our future and bring changes to our zooplus world!

Explore our wildlife

I joined zooplus UK in June 2017 and was welcomed by friendly colleagues who also turned out to be incredibly capable at their jobs. Working with such intelligent and supportive people has been very inspiring for me, leading to my professional and personal growth. The company has also played a big role in this - zooplus puts a lot of resources in training and employee satisfaction, organising frequent workshops as well as company celebrations. Thanks to zooplus I had the chance to meet and work with very interesting people across all offices.

Asiye Aydin

Online Marketing Manager

I joined zooplus in May 2015 so almost 4.5 years so far, and it’s such a dynamic and evolving company. I was very nervous at first, joining such a big company, but I was given lots of training and guidance so soon got to know everyone and felt at ease. Since then my skills and experience have gone from strength to strength, and I am always learning and developing better ways to approach and manage my daily tasks. Zooplus offers interesting experiences and positive challenges, it is a great place to work if you want variety and sometimes the out of the ordinary. A really fun environment and a nice friendly culture, we have very supportive colleagues across our entire network. If you are looking for something outside the norm, that will expand your horizons and give you a lot of enjoyment along the way, then zooplus is the place for you.

Claire Cameron

Senior Customer Service Manager

I joined zooplus in 2010 and I am now the Senior Direct Marketing Manager, having recently celebrated my 10-year anniversary. When I started the company was in its infancy in the UK but expanding very rapidly. It's been an incredible experience to have watched the company go from strength to strength over the years and continue to do so. I feel so privileged to be a part of its success. The team in Oxford are second to none, their collective talents, drive, and dedication are now entrenched into the ethos here and we are all the stronger for it. I firmly believe this is what makes zooplus such a remarkable place to work.

Katherine Wright

Senior Direct Marketing Manager

I joined zooplus in July 2015 as new graduate; I was looking for a job that would not only utilise my German language skills, but would also provide creative opportunities and a fast-paced working environment. zooplus has been the perfect fit for me - I now work as a Private Label Manager and every day, my job gives me an entirely new experience. Whether it is working with the Central team to launch a new Private Label brand, or implementing a new campaign to grow sales, to translating marketing copy, no day is the same for me! zooplus gives its employees the scope to work independently and effectively when dealing with the different challenges that arise day-to-day, but I really value the collaborative environment that exists within the UK Team; our team is always supportive, innovative - and always willing to raise a glass when we hit a new milestone!