Partnerships & Business Development Lead

Crimson Education is a global EdTech company focused on transforming students into future leaders through personalized education and technology. They are seeking a Partnerships & Business Development Lead to drive strategic growth initiatives in the United States, responsible for developing and managing partnerships that contribute to revenue growth and brand expansion.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop strategic partnerships with relevant institutions, associations, and organizations
• Support the negotiation, structuring, and execution of partnership agreements
• Coordinate partnership lifecycle activities, including onboarding, performance evaluation, and renewal
• Organize and oversee partnership-led initiatives and events, both in-person and virtual
• Track partnership performance and prepare regular reports for internal stakeholders
• Maintain and expand existing partnerships to drive sustained value and growth
• Act as the primary relationship manager for all assigned partners
• Identify and secure new business development relationships aligned with Crimson’s target market
• Negotiate and formalize business development agreements that deliver measurable commercial outcomes
• Develop long-term relationships with established businesses serving a similar client demographic
• Maximize revenue opportunities through strategic alliances, referrals, and co-marketing initiatives
• Collaborate with partners to design and deliver joint events and engagement activities

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in partnerships and business development or strategic alliances
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with experience owning partnership revenue or growth targets
• Experience leading or supporting partnership-driven events
• Ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships and support agreement negotiations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with strong analytical and reporting capabilities
• Experience managing high-value or long-cycle partnership relationships
• Experience in education, professional services, or premium client-focused industries
• Comfort working cross-functionally with marketing and sales teams