LEGO Education Senior Manager Business Development (m/f/d) – Partnerships

Overview

Just imagine how you can drive impactful partnerships, transform the reach of LEGO Education, and make inclusive learning available to all students! LEGO® Education is a global leader in the education sector, offering playful learning experiences designed to help every student succeed. We are thrilled to announce a new position Senior Manager Development Manager – Partnerships, joining our EU Commercial Team.

Role details

Core information about the role, including location, hybrid work model and internal titles.

• No relocation assistance is offered for this position.
• The role is based at our Munich HUB located at Techno-park II. Our hybrid working model is 3 days in the office / 2 days at home weekly.
• The internal title will be Senior Key Account Manager Specialist, and the internal level is Senior Manager and is an Individual Contributor role.

Core Responsibilities

• Own the development and implementation of the private partnership strategy for LEGO Education in Europe. Focus on the K12 market and build a scalable model to unlock new funding streams.
• Identify, prioritize, and secure strategic partnerships involving corporations, foundations, CSR organizations, and other private-sector partners.
• Develop partnership structures and value propositions that align corporate objectives with the goals of LEGO Education’s educational programs, resulting in co-funded STEM and learning initiatives.
• Build and cultivate positive relationships across internal teams and external partners to ensure effective teamwork and delivery.
• Develop and document case studies and evidence of successful partnerships and initiatives to demonstrate impact and inform future strategies.
• Monitor market developments in corporate giving, philanthropy, CSR, and social-impact trends, identifying opportunities for growth.
• Track performance metrics and partnership outcomes, ensuring visibility, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What you will do

In this dynamic role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and inspire partners to shape how LEGO Education engages with corporations, foundations, and global brands. By unlocking non-government capital and creating scalable co-funded programs, you'll translate shared goals into impactful learning initiatives. Your leadership and creativity will transform early pilots into a robust, Europe-wide private-funding engine, accelerating impact and supporting sustainable growth. Acting as a bridge between LEGO Education and key partners, you'll translate ambitions into meaningful programs, driving strategic business development. This position offers autonomy and the chance to explore new opportunities, leaving a tangible mark on how LEGO Education connects beyond traditional channels, enhancing our impact and reach across Europe.

Do you have what it takes

• Proven experience in a B2B, partnership, business development, or strategic commercial environment, ideally with a focus on building and scaling multi-stakeholder partnerships.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally when required (approx. 10–20%).
• Partnership skills: proven track record to identify, engage, and secure strategic partnerships with corporates, foundations, NGOs, or large institutional stakeholders.
• Leadership & Influence: success in navigating complex stakeholder ecosystems, with strong skills in influencing, negotiating, and building trust at senior levels.
• Strategic Thinking: strong strategic and analytical abilities, including market sizing, opportunity assessment, financial modeling, and revenue growth planning.
• Project Management: ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, ensuring clarity, alignment, and measurable outcomes.
• Interpersonal Skills: excellent collaboration skills across cross-functional teams (sales, marketing, academy, legal, operations).
• Commercial Acumen: high degree of commercial awareness, resilience, self-direction, and ownership mentality.
• Interest: preferred interest in education, edtech, STEM, technology, or social impactful learning initiatives.
• Language Proficiency: fluent in English (verbal and written, Level C1–C2). German (professional fluency/C1-C2) preferred.
• Technical Skills: proficient in MS Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Applications

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, we reserve the right to amend or withdraw postings at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. If you're interested in this role, please apply as soon as possible.

What’s in it for you?

Here is what you can expect:

• Family Care Leave – Enhanced paid leave options for important times.
• Insurances – Life and disability insurance coverage for protection and peace of mind.
• Wellbeing – Resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing, plus opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.
• Colleague Discount – Generous colleague discount from day 1.
• Bonus – Bonus scheme when goals are reached and eligible.
• Workplace – Primary workplace location, with hybrid policy of ~3 days per week in the office; policy discussed during recruitment.

Children are our role models. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong. The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds. The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer. Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights. Just imagine building your dream career. Then make it real. Join the LEGO® team today.