Business Development Specialist, Digital Partners

Pandora; København; On-site; DKK 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Pandora in Copenhagen is seeking a Business Development Specialist for Digital Partners to drive growth with marketplaces and digital partners across Europe.

You will own partner relationships, develop joint growth plans, and coordinate cross-functional execution across Commercial, Merchandising, Operations, Technology, Marketing and Finance to unlock new opportunities that protect brand equity and profitability.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in Business Development or related commercial role.
• Proven experience managing partner relationships and driving growth.
• Strong commercial acumen and data-driven recommendations.
• Experience in cross-functional and international environments.
• Stakeholder management and communication with senior decision-makers.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Drive Digital Partner Growth and Strategy.
• Identify opportunities across marketplaces and digital partnerships.
• Develop business cases for partner initiatives and market expansion.
• Lead assessments of operating models and growth opportunities.
• Own market-level forecasting and performance tracking.
• Build and maintain relationships with marketplaces, agencies, and digital providers.
• Lead weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reviews with actions.
• Coordinate cross-functional execution with Commercial, Merchandising, Operations, Technology, Marketing and Finance.
• Collaborate with technical teams on partner integrations and data flows.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Business development

Partnership management

Marketplace management

E-commerce

Commercial strategy

Job description

Business Development Specialist, Digital Partners

Country/Region: DK

Application Deadline: 10/10 2026

Are you passionate about digital commerce, strategic partnerships, and driving growth through leading online marketplaces? At Pandora, we're looking for a commercially driven Business Development Specialist, Digital Partners to join our Global eCommerce team!

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and growing strategic digital partnerships, with an initial focus on scaling Pandora's collaboration with Zalando across Europe while helping shape the future of our broader Digital Partner strategy. You will work at the intersection of business development, partner management, commercial performance, and operational execution, collaborating with stakeholders across markets and functions to unlock new growth opportunities for the world's largest jewellery brand.

As Business Development Specialist, Digital Partners, you will play a key role in accelerating Pandora's growth across marketplaces, multi-brand platforms, and strategic digital partners.

You will own relationships with key partners, develop joint growth plans, identify new opportunities, and ensure strong commercial and operational performance across markets. The role combines strategic thinking with hands‑on execution and offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders internally and externally.

Key responsibilities

Drive Digital Partner Growth and Strategy

Identify and evaluate opportunities to expand Pandora's presence across marketplaces and strategic digital partnerships

Develop business cases and value propositions for new partner initiatives and market expansion opportunities

Lead assessments of future operating models and growth opportunities that support incremental revenue while protecting brand equity and profitability

Work closely with cluster and global stakeholders to ensure alignment between partner initiatives and broader commercial objectives

Own market‑level forecasting and commercial performance tracking, including sell‑in, sell‑out, profitability, marketing investments, and performance against approved business cases

Manage Strategic Partner Relationships

Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners, including marketplaces, agencies, and strategic digital commerce providers

Serve as the primary point of contact for commercial discussions, negotiations, issue resolution, and strategic alignment

Develop and execute joint business plans that drive mutual growth and long‑term partnership success

Monitor partner performance against revenue, profitability, customer acquisition, and operational KPIs

Lead weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reviews with clear actions, ownership, timelines, and escalation plans

Deliver Market Intelligence and Commercial Insights

Monitor digital commerce trends, marketplace developments, competitor activity, and emerging partnership models

Analyse customer acquisition trends, commercial performance metrics, and market opportunities to inform recommendations

Develop frameworks and reporting tools that enable data‑driven decision making

Stay ahead of industry developments and translate insights into actionable opportunities for Pandora

Lead Cross‑Functional Execution and Operational Excellence

Drive launch readiness for new partner initiatives across markets

Coordinate assortment planning, inventory management, fulfilment, content deployment, reporting, and issue resolution activities

Collaborate with Commercial, Merchandising, Operations, Technology, Marketing, Finance, and Legal stakeholders to ensure successful execution

Work closely with technical teams on partner integrations and data flows between Pandora and partner platforms

Support operational optimization initiatives that improve performance, efficiency, and scalability

Influence and Collaborate Across the Organization

Act as the key link between global teams, regional clusters, and external partners

Prepare executive updates, business reviews, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership

Communicate risks, opportunities, and performance insights in a clear and compelling way

Support and coach cluster stakeholders on best practices for managing and growing digital partner relationships

What we are looking for

You are commercially minded, relationship-oriented, and motivated by identifying opportunities that create long‑term value. You enjoy navigating complexity, building alignment across stakeholders, and balancing strategic thinking with operational execution.

You are proactive, collaborative, and comfortable taking ownership in a fast‑moving environment where priorities evolve and growth opportunities emerge quickly.

We imagine that you bring:

4+ years of experience within Business Development, E‑commerce, Marketplace Management, Commercial Strategy, Digital Partnerships, or a similar commercial role

Proven experience managing partner relationships and driving commercial growth

Strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations

Experience working in cross‑functional and international environments

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including experience engaging with senior decision‑makers

Professional proficiency in English

Experience from fashion, jewellery, consumer goods, retail, marketplaces, or digital commerce environments will be a significant advantage.

Your new team

As part of Pandora's Global eCommerce organization, you will join a team shaping the future of digital growth for the world's largest jewellery brand.

The Digital Partners team is responsible for accelerating Pandora's growth through marketplaces, multi‑brand retailers, social commerce, online presence of distributorsand other strategic digital partnerships.

Icing on the cake

You will be working out of our beautiful Head Office in Copenhagen V, established in 2016 and designed to unite and inspire our teams. Besides our beautiful interiordesignwe are also proud of our LEED Gold Certification for Energy and Environmental Design. This means that we use as few natural resources as possible and that we use them with respect. The result is a professional and dynamic space that is unique, comfortable and inspirational - and delivers a true Pandora experience to anyone who works here or comes to visit.

About Pandora

Pandorais the world's largest jewellery brand, specialising in the design, crafting and marketing of accessible luxury jewellery made from high-quality materials. Each piece is created to inspire self‑expression, allowing people to share their stories and passions through meaningful jewellery. Pandora jewellery is sold in more than 100 countries through 7,000 points of sale, including more than 2,800 concept stores.

Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs around 39,000 people worldwide and crafts its jewellery with 100% recycled silver and gold. Pandora is committed to leadership in sustainability and has set out to halve greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2030. Pandora is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange and generated revenue of DKK 32.5 billion (EUR 4.4 billion) in 2025.