Specialist, Partnership Development

Shine Early Learning

🇺🇸Remote - United StatesRemote$65K–$85K/yr6mo ago

K-12 Sales Business Development Partnership Management Public Sector Early Childhood Education

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Summary

Shine Early Learning seeks a Partnership Development Specialist to expand its Public Systems network through sales and relationship-building with states, municipalities, and school districts. This temporary role focuses on building brand awareness, identifying sales opportunities, and supporting business development efforts in the early childhood education sector.

Key Responsibilities: Build brand awareness by representing Shine at events, identify new sales opportunities and cultivate partnerships, and lead or support RFP submissions, grants, and business development efforts. Manage relationships with executive leaders, subcontractors, and stakeholders while maintaining accurate CRM reporting in Hubspot.

Skills & Tools: Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills with experience in business development or sales. Experience with grant writing, competitive proposals, and CRM software like Hubspot preferred.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, or sales, preferably in the public sector or early childhood education. Able to travel up to 50%.

Location: Remote from United States of America (up to 50% travel required)

Compensation: $65,000 – $85,000/year

Job Description

Fast Facts

Shine Early Learning is seeking a Partnership Development Specialist to expand their Public Systems network through sales and relationship-building. This temporary position focuses on supporting states and municipalities in the early childhood education sector.

Responsibilities: Build brand awareness, identify sales opportunities, manage relationships with stakeholders, and support business development efforts including RFP submissions and grant writing.

Skills: Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills; experience in business development or sales; familiarity with grant writing and CRM software like Hubspot.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and over 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in public sector or early childhood education.

Location: The job can be performed from anywhere in the United States, with up to 50% travel required.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $65,000 - $85,000.

Join Our Team– Partnership Development Specialist, Public Systems (Temporary)

Shine Early Learning is looking for aPartnership Development Specialistto help expand our Public Systems network through sales, relationship-building, and business development activities. This role supports states, municipalities, and school districts with training, technical assistance, and quality improvement solutions.

What You’ll Do:

Build brand awareness by representing Shine at events and in early learning communities
Identify new sales opportunities and cultivate strong partnerships
Lead or support RFP submissions, grants, and business development efforts
Manage relationships with executive leaders, subcontractors, and stakeholders
Track opportunities and maintain accurate CRM reporting in Hubspot

About You:

Bachelor’s degree + 5+ years in business development, partnerships, or sales (public sector/early childhood focus preferred)
Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
Experience with grant writing or competitive proposals a plus
Able to travel up to 50%

This is a temporary role through January 31, 2026, with the possibility to extend.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy workplace.