Senior Business Development Manager

2 weeks ago


Beijing, Beijing, China Duolingo Full time
Drive Partnerships and Growth with Duolingo

At Duolingo, we're on a mission to make education accessible to everyone. We're looking for a talented Senior Business Development Manager to join our team and help us achieve this goal.

About the Role

We're seeking a strategic and resourceful leader to drive partnerships with key players in the study abroad and consumer tech ecosystem. You will define our go-to-market partnership strategy in China and take a structured and proactive approach to implementation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Define a partnership strategy in China, including mapping partners in the study abroad ecosystem, identifying engagement tactics, and prioritizing for execution
  • Pursue, negotiate and drive high-impact strategic and commercial partnerships
  • Evaluate the economic and strategic business case of partnerships and new initiatives
  • Develop scalable global programs and offerings that incentivize and enable partners, working closely with cross-functional teams and internal collaborators
  • Explore expansion into new use cases and markets
Requirements
  • Demonstrated track record of achievement in fast-paced, global work environments, collaborating with cross-functional and executive stakeholders
  • 8+ years of relevant work experience across partnerships, business development, corporate development, consulting, or finance
  • Ability to combine critical thinking with rapid iteration, hands-on execution
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills
  • Self-starter capable of working across timezones and independently
  • Willingness to immerse yourself in the study abroad ecosystem, and explore way to collaborate with educational agents, test-prep organizations and other organizations
  • Willingness to travel (as frequently as monthly) across China and to the US
What We Offer

At Duolingo, we offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities for growth and development. We're committed to making a positive impact on education and the world.



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