- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Wholesale, Commercial & B2B Sales
- Posted
- Nov 13, 2026
About Harrods
Established in 1849, Harrods is one of the world’s most celebrated luxury department stores, distinguished by its Knightsbridge address, exceptional product selection and tradition of attentive service. As an employer, it brings together expertise across fashion, beauty, fine jewellery, food, hospitality, buying, digital commerce and corporate functions. Its environment combines British retail heritage with the evolving expectations of an international clientele, placing particular importance on product knowledge, discretion and operational precision. For professionals drawn to luxury retail, Harrods offers the opportunity to contribute to a globally recognised institution where commercial expertise and thoughtful customer service shape the experience of the brand.
Harrods seeks a commercially driven Partnerships Manager to grow its partnerships portfolio by winning and developing relationships with non-endemic luxury and premium brands. The role develops insight-led partnership propositions, leads negotiations through activation and renewal, and analyses performance; it is a permanent, full-time position.
Role & Responsibilities
- Drive growth of the Harrods Partnerships portfolio by identifying and securing new business opportunities with non-endemic luxury and premium brands.
- Work across Buying, Marketing, Creative, Digital, Events and external partners to develop insight-led partnership solutions that deliver client value, enhance the customer experience and support business objectives.
- Build and maintain senior-level relationships, act as a trusted commercial partner, and lead negotiations from initial outreach through activation and renewal.
- Contribute to the overall partnerships strategy.
- Use market and consumer insights to develop compelling proposals.
- Analyse partnership performance and identify opportunities for growth and optimisation.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in partnerships, sponsorship, media sales, business development or a related commercial role.
- Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence senior decision-makers.
- Excellent written and verbal presentation, negotiation and communication skills.
- Commercial mindset and the ability to identify opportunities, build business cases and deliver revenue growth.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
Experience
Proven experience in partnerships, sponsorship, media sales, business development or a related commercial role.
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
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Benefits
A friendly working environment, career opportunities and support across the business's specialisms.
Culture
Harrods’ workplace culture is shaped by its heritage as an iconic British luxury retailer, with a strong emphasis on exceptional service, product expertise and meticulous attention to detail. Its dynamic, international environment brings together teams across retail, dining and specialist services, where collaboration and discretion are central to delivering a distinctive customer experience.
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