Victoria Schmierer
About Victoria Schmierer
Victoria Schmierer is a Product Manager currently working at Vestiaire Collective in Paris, France, where she focuses on building products for a circular fashion industry. She has a background in product and business development, having held various roles at Zalando SE and Zalon by Zalando, and she advocates for positive psychology and customer centricity in her work.
Work at Vestiaire Collective
Victoria Schmierer has been serving as a Product Manager at Vestiaire Collective since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing products that promote a more circular fashion industry. Her responsibilities include leading the commercial team within the conversion tribe, where she works on the rules engine and product detail page. Her efforts aim to enhance user experience and drive sustainable practices within the fashion sector.
Previous Experience at Zalando SE
Prior to her current role, Victoria Schmierer worked at Zalando SE as a Product and Business Development Manager from 2020 to 2021. During her tenure in Berlin, she contributed to product strategies and business development initiatives. Earlier, she held the position of Business Development Working Student at Zalon by Zalando in 2017, where she gained valuable insights into the fashion retail landscape.
Education and Expertise
Victoria Schmierer studied at the London College of Fashion, part of the University of the Arts London, where she earned a BA (Hons) in Fashion Management from 2014 to 2018. Her academic background provides her with a solid foundation in fashion business principles. She advocates for positive psychology and customer centricity in product management, integrating the science of wellbeing into business practices.
Background in Fashion Retail
Victoria has a diverse background in fashion retail, having worked in various roles that contributed to her expertise. She completed an internship as a Buying Assistant at zLabels GmbH (Zalando) in 2016. Additionally, she worked as a Sales Consultant at WHISTLES for two months in 2016 in London. Her experiences have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the fashion industry and consumer behavior.