Business Development and Partnerships Manager
Lingokids is on a mission to help families raise amazing kids through Playlearning™. Want to come with us?
Lingokids are revolutionizing kids learning. We’ve already helped millions of children to become confident, conscious, resilient, lifelong learners but we’re nowhere near done.
We want every single child to reach their full potential—and we’re looking for remarkable people to drive us forward on this journey and help shape a brighter future for families everywhere.
On the next page of our neverending story is a hunt for the best Business Development and Partnerships Manager in the business. Up for the challenge?
Join the Playlearning™ revolution
At Lingokids we believe in letting learning and play collide so kids’ curiosity can lead the way. We’re so passionate about this, we even created our own word. Yes, really! Playlearning™.
We create games, animated series, podcasts, songs, videos, courses and more, all handcrafted by our dedicated team of storytellers. All of our Playlearning™ content is designed to boost academic progress, teach modern life skills and bring joy to children aged 2-8. Our free app has 100 million users and our YouTube channel has 2.5 million subscribers, teleporting millions of little learners to the Lingokids universe every single day.
We’re proud of our safe, ad-free environment that prioritizes healthy, peace-of-mind play. No gremlins grabbing personal data here, nuh uh. Best of all? Our Playlearning™ content is backed by education experts from around the world.
But wait! There’s more? We’re expanding our portfolio with licensed digital products and partnerships with brands like Amazon, Ravensburger, UNICEF, Tosta Rica, H&M, Ikea, and McDonald's.
What you’ll do
We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Business Development and Partnerships Manager to join our growing team. This role will focus on identifying and securing new partnerships that align with our business objectives and enhance our market presence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in relationship building, and negotiation, and a proven track record of success in business development.
- Identify New Partnership Opportunities: Research and analyze potential partners according to the departments' strategy, targeting organizations that align with our business goals and values.
- Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective partners, acting as the main point of contact and facilitating communication.
- Negotiation and Contract Management: Lead negotiations with potential partners to secure beneficial terms and agreements, ensuring clarity and mutual benefit.
- Collaborative Development: Work closely with internal teams (e.g., legal content) to understand partnership objectives and tailor propositions effectively.
- Networking: Attend industry events, conferences, and networking meetings to promote our company and identify potential partnership opportunities.
- Performance Tracking: Monitor and evaluate the performance of partnerships, ensuring alignment with company objectives and identifying areas for growth.
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
- 6-8 years of experience in business development, partnership management, sales, preferably within EdTech/Media/online learning.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities and build effective relationships.
- Strong negotiation skills with a track record of closing deals and securing strategic partnerships.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated, with strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Proficiency in Pipedrive.
- Curiosity to analyse current trends.
- Prior experience with international markets.
- Culture fit: Someone who exemplifies Lingokids core values. Passion and desire to work at a mission driven project.
English is a must. We are a multicultural team, and we are providing a service in English so, we don't care about certificates, but we expect you to be able to communicate fluently.
Life at Lingokids
🏡 Remote working within Spain
We have a remote-friendly culture, with flexible work setups between our beautiful offices in Madrid, Málaga and Barcelona, and your cozy casa. Office attendance? Your presence in the office is optional, empowering you to choose where you work for optimal productivity.
📈 Stock options
Joining Lingokids means you can choose to own part of the company. You’re invested in our success and we want you to know that we’re invested in yours, too.
📚 Career growth
We believe that we only get better together. Our strong feedback culture creates an ideal environment for professional growth and, to keep your knowledge fresh, we offer €2000 a year for books, conferences, and training. Feel like something’s missing? Just ask!
💬 Language lessons
At Lingokids, learning is what we’re all about! That’s why we offer free language classes so you can brush up on your Spanish, English or Portuguese ¡Qué excelente!
🩺 Health Insurance
We want you to be happy and healthy at work and get the care you need when you’re not—so we offer optional health insurance through Adeslas at competitive rates.
🧠 Mental Health Support
We offer 4 free TherapySide sessions to help you always feel at your best, both personally and professionally.
💳 Flexible compensation
We use Cobee to roll your monthly meal and transport expenses into your payroll.
🍲 Meal allowances
Every month we’ll drop a tasty €60 onto your Cobee card to spend on restaurants and food delivery services. Honestly, there’s no big reason why. We just want you to enjoy some good grub.
🖥 Home office setup
Want your work-from-home setup to start living its best life? We’ve got you covered with a €400 allowance to put together an ergonomic place, plus an extra €35 each month for remote work expenses.
🌍 Visa sponsorship
Need a visa to work in the EU? We’ll guide you through the visa process and cover the costs, making your move as smooth as possible.
Don't be a stranger
Not ticking all the boxes for this particular role? We’d still love to hear from you! We’re on the hunt for someone who’s passionate about our mission, not someone who’s perfect on paper.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Lingokids is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We believe diversity fuels our innovation. Every day, we teach kids about the strength found in differences and this remains a value that is core to our Playlearning™ approach.
We’ll consider all applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.
- Team
- Marketing
- Locations
- Fully remote (optional), Madrid
Our culture
Playworking:
We work hard and playwork™ even harder! Learning through play and having fun is also the mantra of Lingokids behind the scenes.
Creative leadership:
Lingokids members work in interdisciplinary teams with a long-term goal designed to feel like a mini-startup where everyone must perform creative leadership. All members are responsible for proposing solutions to problems, and nobody is expected to come up with all the ideas while the rest are just developing them.
We know nothing:
At Lingokids we are humble and one of our mottos is “I know nothing”. But knowing is our passion so we are always finding creative ways to increase our wisdom. That continuous race for perfecting our knowledge brought us where we are. That and that we are fast getting that knowledge.
About Lingokids
We’re the playlearning™ app for more than 50 million families worldwide.
By learning through play, your child will develop skills like creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication.
Join the adventure!
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