VOL Online Shop is a highly curated luxury e-commerce platform under L’Odyssee, seamlessly integrating rare and exclusive products with editorial storytelling.
Unlike traditional marketplaces, VOL operates on a drop shipping model—partnering with high-end retailers like Harrods, Net-a-Porter, and exclusive independent brands via API integrations. This allows VOL to offer an ever-evolving selection of luxury goods without holding inventory, making it cost-efficient yet exclusive.
Key features include:
- Exclusive, hard-to-find luxury items, accessible only through VOL e.g. Hermes Birkin.
- Affiliate integrations with high-end retailers, ensuring seamless product discovery.
- Editorial-driven commerce, where content and shopping merge to inspire purchases.
- Luxury perks for Insignia cardholders, such as reward-based payments, early access, and member-only drops.
- Gamified shopping features, including virtual try-ons and mix-and-match styling tools.
- A drop shipping fulfillment model, allowing brands to fulfill orders directly, reducing inventory risks.
Role Overview:
The Partnerships Manager is responsible for securing luxury brand partnerships, negotiating exclusive collaborations, and managing API integrations for VOL Online Shop. This role ensures that the platform features rare, high-value products while leveraging exclusive deals and affiliate partnerships.
This is a highly strategic role, requiring expertise in business development, high-end brand collaborations, and luxury retail negotiations.
Responsibilities:
- Secure partnerships with luxury brands, department stores (e.g., Harrods, Net-a-Porter, Threads Styling), reseller market and boutique designers.
- Negotiate exclusive product listings, collaborations, and API integrations.
- Ensure luxury product curation aligns with VOL’s exclusivity and brand positioning.
- Establish API-driven partnerships with luxury retailers for seamless product sourcing.
- Ensure API integrations enable real-time inventory updates and accurate pricing.
- Develop limited-edition collaborations and exclusive capsule collections.
- Ensure Insignia cardholder-exclusive perks such as early access, VIP drops, and reward-based shopping experiences.
- Drive revenue through affiliate commissions, luxury product markups, and brand collaborations.
- Work with the E-Commerce Manager to optimize conversion rates and customer engagement.
- Ensure all partner product listings, API integrations, and exclusive collaborations are in place before launch.
- Confirm that product data, brand visuals, and campaign materials are finalised.
Requirements:
- 5+ years in luxury brand partnerships, affiliate marketing, or business development.
- Strong relationships within the luxury fashion, jewellery, and high-end retail industry.
- Experience negotiating high-value contracts and managing API-based e-commerce partnerships.
- Ability to identify rare and exclusive products that align with VOL’s curated marketplace.
- Knowledge of affluent consumer behaviours and exclusive shopping trends.