Job Description
THE ROLE
The Head of Business Development is responsible for leading business development across Brands and Boutiques for the EMEA region, with dotted line accountability from Americas and APAC regions. The Head of BD will own the pipeline of brand and boutique signings and be responsible for setting targets and driving the team to deliver against new business opportunities. Concurrently, the Head of BD will also oversee expansions and terminations within the existing partner portfolio.
The role will require thought leadership on new commercial & operational models that best fit partner needs and reflect changes in the competitive landscape; a strong and detailed grasp on the specifics of FARFETCH’s legal and financial setup; and close collaboration with Integrations (PI) on partner technical needs, and Merchandising on pipeline prioritisation. Finally, the Head of BD should also oversee the transition from new partner signing into ongoing partner management onc...