Partnerships Strategy and Operations Executive

Do you relish the pursuit of excellence and seek a new challenge to elevate your career in luxury retail marketing? Harrods Partnerships is looking for a dynamic Strategy and Operations Executive to drive the strategic and commercial growth of our unique Partnerships business, working alongside globally renowned leaders in luxury.

About the Role

As part of our Strategy and Operations team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the inventory strategy here at Harrods. You will lead the planning and identification of key opportunities for income growth and optimisation, creating compelling campaigns with our brand partners. No two days or campaigns will be the same, ensuring a dynamic and engaging work environment.

You will manage the daily planning of our comprehensive inventory programme, ensuring seamless coordination from inventory availability to campaign completion. Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships is key; you will collaborate with teams including Digital Strategy, Publishing, Visual Merchandising, and Creative Operations, while also fostering excellent client relations with brand partners.

About You

You are a highly organised individual with substantial experience in campaign management or partnerships. Our collective effort towards excellence means you thrive in collaborative environments, leveraging your strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with a wide network of internal and external stakeholders.

You will also:

• Excel in fast-paced environments and adeptly manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Have an exceptional eye for detail and a proven ability to establish and meet deadlines.
• Be skilled in negotiating and influencing both internal and external stakeholders, thinking creatively to achieve your goals.
• Be solutions-focused, thriving on troubleshooting and problem-solving as part of your daily tasks.
• Exhibit commercial acumen with a proactive approach and excellent time management skills.
• Possess intermediate-level Excel skills and a passion for the commercial and financial aspects of marketing and partnerships strategy.

About Us

Our 175th anniversary will see the Knightsbridge store become a stage for our legacy of firsts, our house of world-leading brands and our reputation for exceptional. We want you to come and be a part of all this - and help us deliver exceptional service that represents our authority as a long-standing icon, industry-leader and innovator. Inspired by our past, celebrating our present and focusing on our future, you’ll be joining a team with the belief that anything is possible. What makes you different makes us exceptional.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business. 

In return you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 25 days’ holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants) and a season ticket loan.

Uniquely You

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

While our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you do not meet every desired criteria but feel you have the skills and experience to thrive in this role as well as a genuine interest in working for Harrods and you can demonstrate an alignment with our values, we would encourage you to apply.

If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods