Strategic Partnership Specialist, LearnUpon

Salary not provided
Junior and Mid level
Dublin
LearnUpon

Business learning platform

Job no longer available

LearnUpon

Business learning platform

201-500 employees

B2BHRTrainingLearningSaaS

Job no longer available

Salary not provided
Junior and Mid level
Dublin

201-500 employees

B2BHRTrainingLearningSaaS

Company mission

To revolutionise corporate learning.

Role

Who you are

  • 1-3 years of experience in a commercial role within the tech industry
  • Proven track record in building and nurturing long-term relationships
  • Results-oriented, with a focus on achieving KPIs
  • Strategic thinker with a knack for identifying opportunities and threats
  • Develop and execute business strategies for partnership growth
  • Data-driven, using analytics to optimize partnership performance
  • Adaptable to organizational and external changes
  • Customer-focused with a deep understanding of customer needs
  • Collaborative, working effectively with stakeholders
  • Conflict resolution skills for constructive problem-solving
  • Strong time management to meet deadlines
  • Ambitious and driven to achieve results and contribute to growth

Desirable

  • Background in Saas, particularly advantageous if in HR Tech or eLearning
  • Experience in Partnership Management would be advantageous
  • Business degree

What the job involves

  • LearnUpon is looking for a Senior Partnerships Specialist to join our team
  • The Senior Partnerships Specialist plays a strategic role in driving and overseeing partnerships to achieve business growth
  • Success in this role is measured by the revenue generated for LearnUpon through these partnerships
  • With 1-3 years of experience in a similar role and a proven track record of successful partnership management
  • You will be a strategic thinker, commercially minded, and possess strong analytical and communication skills
  • The role involves overseeing and enhancing an existing portfolio of partnerships, including referrals, resellers, marketplace, and strategic partners
  • It requires building and nurturing strong relationships, acting as a bridge between internal stakeholders and partners
  • Analysis of market trends and data-driven metrics is crucial for optimizing partnership performance and identifying growth opportunities
  • Additionally, the position involves contributing to project planning and execution, prioritizing tasks effectively, and displaying adaptability in navigating complex partnership landscapes
  • A customer-focused approach, analytical thinking, ownership mentality, and a drive for continuous improvement are essential characteristics for success in this role
  • In essence, the primary objective of this role is to drive partner-sourced revenue for LearnUpon, emphasizing the pivotal role this position plays in contributing to the company's overall financial success
  • Be the subject matter expert in LearnUpon’s partner offerings, possessing an in-depth understanding that enables you to effectively empower and educate internal teams
  • Your expertise will be in skillfully articulating LearnUpon’s value proposition to partners, ensuring impactful representation, and driving successful engagements and partnerships
  • Maintain positive working relationships and regular communication with all our Partners
  • You will work closely with LearnUpon and the Partners’ Sales and Customer Experience (CX) teams to provide them with the value proposition of each partnership, supporting both internal and external Go-to-Market (GTM) strategies
  • Work closely with the LearnUpon Product, Marketing and Sales teams to identify suitable partners, map out their journey, and develop a robust Go-to-Market (GTM) plan with well-defined objectives and metrics
  • Identify and implement co-marketing initiatives, including case studies, webinars, blog posts, podcasts, etc., in collaboration with partners to enhance their growth and scale
  • Represent LearnUpon at global partner and industry conferences and events on a quarterly basis
  • Collaborate with LearnUpon's Finance and Legal teams to negotiate and oversee partner contracts, ensuring the establishment of commercial agreements and favorable terms for LearnUpon
  • Leverage tools such as Crossbeam/Reveal to enhance partner collaboration, identify mutual opportunities, and strengthen our joint initiatives
  • Efficiently monitor and record all partner lead data in our CRM (Salesforce)
  • Skillfully navigate and resolve conflicts that may arise with partners
  • You will be responsible for documenting our team's internal processes on all partners to ensure robust knowledge sharing within LearnUpon
  • Identify streamlined methods for easy and real-time reporting

Application process

  • Qualified applicants will be invited to a 30 min screening call with our Talent team
  • Successful candidates will then be invited to a series of practical interviews
  • Finally, candidates will have a short interview with our CFO
  • Successful candidates will be contacted with an offer to join our team

Otta's take

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Theo Margolius

COO of Otta

Creating internal training to be engaging and productive can prove to be a daunting task for many businesses. However, LearnUpon offers a solution by helping clients to create, manage, and track high-quality team training programs.

LearnUpon's solutions enable companies to boost employee engagement while delivering training at scale. As a result, the platform has gained popularity among enterprises and large-scale businesses seeking to enhance their training programs. Notably, LearnUpon has garnered esteemed customers such as TripAdvisor, Logitech, and Booking.com, further solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in enabling organisations to drive impactful learning experiences.

Distinguishing itself from other SaaS learning platforms has been a significant challenge for LearnUpon. However, the company has responded proactively by making substantial investments in media and marketing efforts. By doing so, LearnUpon aims to strengthen its brand presence and highlight its values in the market.

Insights

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-11% employee growth in 12 months

Company

Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)

Oct 2020

$51.5m

GROWTH EQUITY VC

Jan 2016

$0.6m

SEED

Total funding: $52.7m

Company benefits

  • Work in a fun and supportive environment with regular team events
  • Excellent career progression – take LearnUpon where you think it can go
  • Structured learning environment
  • Employer Contributed Pension
  • Private health insurance
  • 25 days annual leave + 1 annual company wellness day off
  • Flexible Working Arrangements

Company values

  • We put our customers at the heart of everything we do
  • We strive for the best solution, not the easy one
  • We go the extra mile to deliver work we’re proud of
  • We work as a friendly, supportive team who like to have fun

Company HQ

Arran Quay, Dublin, Ireland

Founders

Previously worked as a Senior Consultant at BearingPoint, and was a Project Manager at WBT Systems.

Previously worked as a Senior Implementation Consultant & Web Developer at WBT Systems.

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