Head of Fashion Partnerships & Business Development (Europe) (IT)

Head of Fashion Partnerships & Business Development (Europe) Europe - Remote (with regular travel) $160,000 to $200,000 USD (all base, full-time contract, no permanent employee benefits) / £115k to £145k / ?135k to ?170k Excellent opportunity for a senior Partnerships & Business Development leader, who has a passion for fashion and technology, and the ambition to build and scale a European market for a high-growth AI business. This organisation is a US-based, fast-growing AI technology company operating at the intersection of fashion, e-commerce and advanced visual technology. They are developing a cutting-edge platform designed to transform how consumers engage with fashion online, with a strong focus on photorealistic experiences and personalised shopping journeys. The business is well-funded, highly credible in the market, and already working with globally recognised brands and platforms. In this role, you will take full ownership of Partnerships & Business Development across Europe, reporting directly into global leadership. You will define the regional strategy, open doors at senior level, negotiate and close high-value commercial partnerships, and build the European partnerships function from the ground up. This is a senior, high-impact role combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution. This is a full-time contract position with a US-based company. As such, the role is paid entirely as base salary with no traditional permanent benefits such as holiday or pension, and the compensation reflects this structure. This is a unique opportunity to be one of the first senior hires in Europe, build a function from scratch, and play a key role in scaling a business at the forefront of fashion and AI. The Role Develop and execute the European partnerships and business development strategy aligned to global growth objectives Identify, negotiate and close strategic partnerships with fashion brands, retailers, e-commerce platforms and technology partners Build and manage a strong commercial pipeline driving revenue, adoption and long-term value Own senior partner relationships and act as the primary point of contact for key stakeholders Build, lead and develop the European partnerships team (initially two direct reports) Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Marketing and Sales to ensure successful delivery of partnership initiatives Track KPIs and performance, reporting progress to senior leadership Represent the business at industry events, conferences and senior-level meetings The Person Strong experience in Partnerships, Business Development or Commercial Leadership roles Background within fashion, retail, e-commerce or high-growth technology environments Proven track record of closing complex, high-value partnerships Experience building new markets or establishing a function from scratch Strong leadership capability with experience managing and developing teams Commercially driven, data-led, and confident shortening sales cycles and expanding accounts Well-networked within fashion, retail or platform ecosystems Experience from businesses such as TikTok or similar high-growth platforms is highly desirable Passionate about fashion and technology, with an entrepreneurial mindset Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. Candidate profile: In this role, you will take full ownership of Partnerships & Business Development across Europe, reporting directly into global leadership. You will define the regional strategy, open doors at senior level, negotiate and close high-value commercial partnerships, and build the European partnerships function from the ground up. This is a senior, high-impact role combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution.