Strategic Partnerships Associate - JD WW Strategy & Partnerships

JD.com (NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618), also known as JINGDONG, has evolved from a pioneering e-commerce platform into a leading technology and service provider with supply chain at its core. Renowned for its supply chain innovation and excellence, JD.com has expanded into sectors including retail, technology, logistics, healthcare, and more, aiming to transform traditional business models with cutting-edge digital solutions.

We are dedicated to building a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and global retail infrastructure. Leveraging our global supply chain capabilities, JD.com continues to expand in markets where our competitive strengths shine. Currently, JD.com operates globally, with business activities in countries such as China, the U.S., U.K., Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and many others, reaching customers in every corner of the world.

In Europe, JD.com is building Joybuy as the next-generation, pan-European e-commerce platform. Backed by JD's supply chain, technology, and operating scale, Joybuy aims to set a new benchmark for quality, reliability, and partner collaboration across European markets, with the ambition to become one of the region's leading digital commerce platforms.

Our Strategy:

• Client-facing experience at executive levels and a track record of outperforming metrics-based business goals.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Chinese (both written and verbal) or other European languages is helpful.
• Experience helping define or scale partnership programs, operating models, or partner GTM frameworks.
• Excellent project management experience including juggling multiple projects at the same time.
• Experience developing detailed joint business plans with enterprise partners and consistently delivering above expectations.
• Experience in negotiating multi-faceted deals through bringing together business, strategy, finance, and legal concepts.
• A strong background with data and data analysis, making data-led decisions and using sound business judgement.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively between external partners and internal teams and stakeholders e.g. product / ops / supply chain / category leads.
• Speed, resourcefulness, and a bias to action (i.e. roll up sleeves + and get in the details with our highest value partners!).
• This team moves fast and always operates in new spaces, constantly learning and evolving!

What Success Looks Like:

• Key strategic partners view JD as a trusted, high-quality long-term partner.
• Clear partner onboarding and management playbooks are in place and used consistently.
• Partner-driven GMV and engagement show measurable improvement.
• Strategic initiatives are delivered on time with minimal disruption to partners.

What We Offer:

• A high-impact role with direct exposure to JD Worldwide senior leadership, including the CEO, and meaningful influence on partner strategy and execution.
• The exciting opportunity to own and shape JD Worldwide's most important global brand partnerships, building long-term relationships with some of the world's leading consumer and retail brands.
• Broad exposure across strategy, partnerships, and post-merger integration, offering accelerated learning and career development in the fast-growing international business of a global organization.
• A diverse, inclusive work environment, where you can make a significant impact on JD.com's European presence.
• A competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, pension, and performance bonuses.

JD.com is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.