Business Development Manager (all genders)

Lingoda

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lingoda is a leader in education, addressing the global challenge of talent mobility. The company's mission is to empower global talent with the language, cultural, and technical skills for integration and success. Lingoda's Small Group Learning Model is delivered through over 800,000 classes annually, supported by 2,400 teachers and a proprietary curriculum. The company operates in both B2B, with a focus on the healthcare sector in Germany, and B2C markets globally, teaching German, English, Spanish, French, and Italian. Lingoda emphasizes a supportive and learning-oriented culture for its employees, referred to as 'Lingodies'.

Requirements

3+ years of professional experience in business development, partnership management, or operational project management.
Experience in education, hospitality, or skilled trades, OR experience with government funding programs, OR comparable relevant professional experience.
Clear and empathetic communication skills.
C2 German and C1 English proficiency.
Working knowledge of relevant regulatory or quality guidelines, alongside disciplined documentation and experience in ensuring compliance during project execution.
Hands-on experience with CRM tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Hubspot is a bonus.
Experience collaborating with government authorities, funding organizations, or accreditation agencies.
Experience launching pilot programs and scaling processes in a startup or scale-up environment.

Responsibilities

Take independent ownership of developing project plans for educational products according to internal guidelines, while taking into account any specific characteristics of the respective target audience.
Maintain project schedules and timelines, proactively identify and forecast potential risks, and provide data-driven progress reports.
Execute projects in collaboration with internal stakeholders (e.g., Operations, Learning Hub, Product, and Sales).
Scope and formalize partnership agreements; align deliverables, reporting, and success metrics.
Manage and nurture relationships with partners and relevant public institutions; take end-to-end ownership of the partnerships.
Ensure compliance and audit-ready programs.
Monitor regulatory requirements and funding guidelines, translating them into clear, actionable steps for internal and external stakeholders.
Drive and expand projects based on outcomes and partner feedback; take ownership of adjusting the scope when needed.
Maintain project and process timelines, facilitate and forecast potential risks, and report progress with data.
Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements to ensure quality and compliance.

Benefits

Approachable leaders and transparent communication
Company events and colleagues who are always happy to socialise + budgets towards team building events!
An inclusive environment with great team spirit and passion for languages
A well-structured and exciting onboarding process to set you up for success!
The possibility to work remotely from your home or in the office located in the heart of Berlin
Learning & development opportunities
Free access to our language classes
Mental Health programs
Corporate benefits & pension funds
30 vacation days per year
Free snacks & drinks at the office
The modern hardware necessary for your work (n/a for freelancers)
Flexible working hours