**Lingokids is on a mission to help families raise amazing kids through Playlearning**:
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**:
- 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 versátil 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 pers