Business Development Manager – Sneaker Partnerships | UK (Remote)

Company: Lingonova
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Business Development Manager – Sneaker Partnerships | UK (Remote)

Location: United Kingdom (Remote) Employment Type: Full-time Headcount: 1 Nationality: Open (Chinese or International Candidates) Salary Range: 90,000 – 200,000 GBP per year

About the Role

We are looking for a Business Development Manager with strong experience in the sneaker industry to develop partnerships across the United Kingdom.

This role focuses on expanding relationships with sneaker brands, retailers, distributors, and resellers, securing high-demand inventory, and strengthening the platforms presence within the UK sneaker ecosystem.

The position is fully remote and involves close collaboration with international teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and develop partnerships with sneaker brands, retailers, distributors, and resellers across the United Kingdom

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners in the UK sneaker ecosystem

  • Secure high-demand sneaker inventory, including limited editions, collectible models, and exclusive releases

  • Expand the platforms seller network and marketplace supply in the sneaker category

  • Identify market opportunities and new partnership channels within the UK sneaker market

  • Lead commercial negotiations and partnership agreements with sellers and partners

  • Develop strategies to increase marketplace activity, inventory availability, and category revenue

  • Collaborate with marketing, operations, logistics, and finance teams to onboard partners and support execution

  • Monitor market trends, brand activities, and resale dynamics within the sneaker industry

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, or marketplace growth

  • Strong knowledge of the sneaker industry and resale market

  • Existing network with sneaker brands, retailers, distributors, or resellers in the United Kingdom

  • Experience negotiating commercial partnerships and supply agreements

  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills

  • Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment

If you have a strong network within the UK sneaker industry and enjoy building partnerships that drive marketplace growth, we would love to hear from you.

Posted: March 26th, 2026