Global Partnerships & Strategy Associate

JINGDONG RETAIL (UK) LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

Performance bonuses

Job summary

JD.com is seeking a strategic Partnerships professional to join our international team in London. You will shape joint business plans with enterprise partners, drive cross-border initiatives, and scale partner programs across Europe.

The role requires 3–4 years of professional services experience, strong executive presence, and excellent communication skills in English; knowledge of Chinese or other European languages is helpful. A fast-paced, high-impact environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Strong executive presence and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Chinese or other European languages is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Commercial Development: Assist in building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders for JD International, including partners from major global brands, retailers, and industry institutions.
• Account Management: Act as a key point of contact at the HQ level for our key brand accounts. Build long-term relationships to enhance financial performance, marketing efforts, engagement, and overall satisfaction.
• Negotiation and deal-making: Support commercial discussions with brand partners and other businesses to drive sustainable long-term growth.
• Analysis & Agility: Utilise data-driven decision making to understand the performance of initiatives, and pivoting when necessary to improve results.
• Partner Internally: work closely with internal stakeholders at JD Worldwide, including in R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance, Strategic Business Analysis, and Central Operations.
• Project Management: Support the Strategy & Partnerships team in the execution of strategic projects across the business, including post-merger integration, new market expansion, cross-business collaboration processes, etc.

Skills

Executive presence

Fluent English

Chinese language helpful

Partner program experience

Deal negotiation

Job description

JD.com is seeking a strategic Partnerships professional to join our international team in London. You will shape joint business plans with enterprise partners, drive cross-border initiatives, and scale partner programs across Europe.

The role requires 3–4 years of professional services experience, strong executive presence, and excellent communication skills in English; knowledge of Chinese or other European languages is helpful. A fast-paced, high-impact environment awaits.