Partnerships Lead Retail & Fashion (Equity Based)

STREET; City of London; On-site; GBP 94,000 - 133,000; Part time

Job summary

A cutting-edge retail startup is seeking a Partnerships Lead to connect with local retailers in London. This equity-only position allows you to leverage your network and industry insights to secure strategic partnerships, enhance growth, and drive engagement with retailers. You'll represent the company at events and collaborate with Sales for onboarding. Join as a founding team member to impact the future of retail significantly.

Benefits

Meaningful equity

Impact on company success

Work with an ambitious team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in partnerships, business development, or senior commercial roles.
• Extensive network in London's retail sector, ideally with key decision-makers.
• Experience in PR, influencer management, or events in the fashion/retail ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage with decision-makers in retail, fashion, and lifestyle stores.
• Open doors and introduce the platform, demonstrating its value.
• Collaborate with Sales to onboard retailers onto the platform.
• Represent the company at industry events and networking opportunities.

Skills

Partnerships

Business development

Networking

Communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Partnerships Lead Retail & Fashion (Equity Based)

We’re building the future of retail with a cutting-edge on-demand marketplace app that connects retailers with local customers in real time. Our platform enables users to shop from nearby retailers and receive items at their doorstep instantly.

We are looking for a Partnerships Lead with deep connections in the London retail, fashion, and lifestyle sectors. This high-impact role’s mission is to open doors for STREET, present our platform, and secure strategic partnerships. You’ll leverage your network, credibility, and industry know-how to accelerate growth and create lasting impact.

This is an equity-only position, ideal for someone passionate about startups, retail innovation, and building from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage with decision-makers in retail, fashion, and lifestyle stores across London.
• Open doors and introduce Street to retailers, demonstrating the platform and its value.
• Collaborate with Sales to onboard retailers onto the Street platform, ensuring a smooth setup and adoption.
• Bring exposure of Street to retailers, highlighting the benefits of joining and driving engagement.
• Close partnerships directly, securing retailers as active participants on the platform.
• Represent Street at industry events, fashion shows, and networking opportunities to build credibility and connections.
• Provide strategic insight into the retail market and partnership opportunities in London.

Requirements

• Proven experience in partnerships, business development, or senior commercial roles in retail, fashion, lifestyle, or related industries.
• Extensive network in London’s retail sector, ideally including decision-makers at key stores and brands.
• Experience in PR, influencer management, or events in the fashion/retail ecosystem is highly valued.
• Strong communicator with the ability to open doors and build trust quickly.
• Self-starter with entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment.
• London-based or able to travel locally for meetings and events.

Benefits

• Be a founding team member with direct impact on the company’s success.
• Receive meaningful equity in a high-potential venture.
• Help shape a platform that empowers local businesses and changes how people shop.
• Work with a lean, ambitious team and build something from zero.

This is a rare opportunity to join a startup at the ground level, where your network and skills directly fuel the company’s growth. You’ll play a pivotal role in bringing retailers onto our platform, shaping partnerships, and creating lasting impact in the AI-driven retail marketplace.

Let's rebuild the STREETs together.

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Salary

$125,000 - $175,000

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Contract

Job function

IT Services and IT Consulting