Regional Business Development Manager

LingoAce; California (MO); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Significant impact on company growth

Collaborative culture

Remote flexibility

Job summary

A leading global EdTech company is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in the U.S. market. This role involves sales and partnerships, with a focus on education and corporate training sectors. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience, strong negotiation skills, and be bilingual in English and Mandarin. Remote flexibility preferred, especially for candidates in California.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in business development, sales, or partnerships.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin preferred.
• Experience studying and living in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in education and corporate training.
• Build and maintain relationships with decision-makers in target sectors.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to increase brand visibility.
• Ensure long-term client satisfaction through proactive account management.
• Provide insights on U.S. market trends and partnership opportunities.
• Work with internal teams to ensure seamless client onboarding.

Skills

Negotiation

Presentation

Relationship-building

Cross-cultural communication

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a driven and results-oriented Business Development Manager to spearhead our growth in the U.S. market. This role focuses on sales, partnerships, and market expansion within the EdTech sectors. The ideal candidate understands how to bridge U.S. market opportunities with cross-border business strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead U.S. Market Growth – Identify and develop new business opportunities in education, corporate training, and community college partnerships.
• Sales & Partnerships – Build and maintain relationships with decision-makers in target sectors; close high-value deals that align with company objectives.
• Market Outreach – Collaborate with marketing teams to design and execute campaigns that increase brand visibility and generate qualified leads.
• Client Relationship Management – Ensure long-term client satisfaction, retention, and growth through proactive account management.
• Market Intelligence – Provide insights on U.S. market trends, competitor activities, and partnership opportunities to guide business strategy.
• Collaboration – Work cross-functionally with internal teams (marketing, product, operations) to ensure seamless client onboarding and delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years in business development, sales, or partnerships; experience in EdTech or SaaS is a plus.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with U.S. education sector stakeholders (e.g., community colleges, corporate L&D).
• Language: Bilingual in English and Mandarin strongly preferred.
• Cultural Understanding: Experience studying and living in the U.S., with strong cross-cultural communication skills.
• Skills: Strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building abilities.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-growing global EdTech company.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with room to innovate and lead market expansion efforts.
• Remote flexibility with preference for candidates based in CA to better connect with target markets.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development, Sales, and Marketing
• Industries: E-Learning Providers