VP of Strategic Partnerships

Company Description FLR Group is a global business consulting and marketing communications firm specializing in fashion, luxury, and retail. The company focuses on building smart brands and creating long-term value through integrated, multi-dimensional brand management and strategic marketing communications. FLR Group develops and implements strategies that consider the entire brand lifecycle, from inception to sustained growth. With diverse international backgrounds, the team maintains a differentiated global network of longstanding industry contacts. Founded on the principle that success is shared with its clients, FLR Group is deeply committed to delivering tangible results and treating each brand with an owner-level mindset.
Role Description The VP of Strategic Partnerships is a full-time remote role responsible for leading the development and management of high-impact partnerships in the fashion, luxury, and retail sectors. This role involves identifying and evaluating potential strategic partners, negotiating agreements, and maintaining strong, long-term relationships that advance FLR Group’s brand and business goals. The VP will collaborate with internal teams to align partnership initiatives with overall business and marketing strategies, create joint value propositions, and ensure successful execution of partnership plans. Day-to-day activities include overseeing partner account performance, monitoring market trends, providing strategic recommendations, and preparing reports and presentations for senior leadership and clients. The role also requires mentoring team members, refining partnership frameworks, and continuously optimizing the partnership portfolio to support sustainable growth.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess strong skills in Business Relationship Management and Account Management to build, nurture, and grow key partner accounts.
Candidates should possess expertise in Strategic Partnerships and Strategic Planning to design, evaluate, and execute partnership strategies aligned with business objectives.
Candidates should possess solid Business Planning skills to develop partnership business cases, forecasts, and performance metrics.
Extensive experience in fashion, luxury, or retail sectors, with a track record of leading complex, multi-stakeholder partnerships.
Exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders across cultures and time zones.
Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing cross-functional teams and mentoring partnership or business development professionals.
Strong analytical and financial acumen, including the ability to interpret market data, assess ROI, and make data-informed decisions.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; an advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) is beneficial.
Comfort working remotely, with excellent organizational skills, self-management, and proficiency in digital collaboration tools.

Work arrangement
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