Head of Strategic Partnerships

Simply's mission is to make the pursuit of creative hobbies simple and fun. With over two million monthly downloads and hundreds of thousands of daily learners worldwide, our top-grossing apps—Simply Piano, Simply Guitar, Simply Sing, and Simply Draw—are revolutionizing how people learn and engage with music. We are expanding our world-class team and seeking a strategic and results-driven leader to spearhead our partnerships efforts.

This role will be responsible for identifying, negotiating, and managing high-impact partnerships with musical instrument manufacturers, music education organizations, schools, and other key players in the music industry. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role that will play a pivotal part in expanding Simply's reach, driving user acquisition, and enhancing our product ecosystem through strategic collaborations.

Why join us?

• Shape the future of music education – Play a key role in making the pursuit of creative hobbies more engaging, fun, and impactful for millions worldwide.
• Take ownership and drive real impact – Simply is built by people who take initiative, embrace responsibility, and thrive in a high-trust, high-autonomy environment. Here, you'll lead, create, and shape the future of Simply through high-impact business opportunities.
• Work in true partnership – we are all co-builders at Simply. Whether it's working alongside passionate teammates, industry leaders, or global partners, you'll be part of a company that values trust, partnership, creativity, and shared success.
• Grow with a smart-growing company – Simply is building something that lasts. We are a purpose-driven company that scales with intention, ensuring long-term success for our team, learners, and partners.
• Do good while doing great work – Our mission is more than business—it's about unlocking creativity, inspiring learning, and making a real difference. If you're passionate about harnessing technology for meaningful impact and adding color and music to people's lives, Simply is the place to be.
  
  

• Identify, evaluate, and execute partnership opportunities with musical instrument brands, schools, online and offline music education providers, and industry organizations.
• Lead end-to-end deal negotiations, including structuring agreements, financial modeling, and defining success metrics.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and competitive landscape to uncover new partnership opportunities that align with Simply's mission.
  
  

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key industry players, positioning Simply as a leader in music education.
• Work cross-functionally with product, marketing, and business teams to ensure partnerships drive tangible impact on growth, engagement, and monetization.
• Oversee partnership performance, contract renewals, and ongoing optimizations.
  
  

• Drive internal initiatives that integrate partnerships seamlessly into Simply's product and user journey.
• Establish reporting mechanisms to measure the effectiveness of partnerships and continuously refine strategy based on data-driven insights.
• Communicate partnership outcomes and opportunities effectively to internal stakeholders and leadership.
  
  

• Proven experience in strategic partnerships, business development, or related roles—preferably in ed-tech, music tech, or a consumer subscription business.
• Strong negotiation and deal-making skills, with experience managing complex agreements and driving high-impact collaborations.
• Ability to develop and execute creative partnership strategies that drive measurable business impact.
• Excellent analytical and financial modeling skills to assess partnership potential and ROI.
• Willingness to travel frequently for partner meetings, industry events, and on-site collaborations.
• Startup experience—a "get things done" attitude.
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• A self-starter mentality—able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Passion for music and education—deep understanding of the industry is a plus!