Job description

+ **Manager, Partnership Management (** **Publisher Partnerships & Licensing)** + **Sales Director, Publisher Partnerships & Licensing** + **Location:** **UK/** EMEA/Egypt Flexible **The Opportunity** Pearson is seeking a high-impact **Manager, Partnership Management (Publisher Partnerships & Licensing)** to lead and transform a core global business into a **scalable partnerships and platform growth engine** . This role aligns to industry titles such as **Sales Director, Publisher Partnerships & Licensing.** This role owns and grows an established **~£8.8m global revenue base** , while unlocking new revenue streams across **strategic publisher partnerships, multi-publisher content aggregation, and SaaS/platform opportunities** . You will operate at the intersection of **sales, partnerships, and digital innovation** , building a global ecosystem of publisher partners and positioning Pearson as a **platform partner of choice** in the evolving learning landscape. **What You’ll Do** **Drive Revenue & Growth** + Own and grow **~£8.8m global licensing and partnership revenue** + Build and deliver a **strong commercial pipeline** , driving new business and expansion + Develop new revenue streams across: + Licensing + Content aggregation + SaaS and platform partnerships **Build Strategic Publisher Partnerships** + Create and scale a **global network of publisher partners** , including local-language and regional providers + Shift from transactional licensing to **long-term, value-based partnerships** + Expand third-party content into Pearson’s platforms to strengthen the overall portfolio **Lead Platform & SaaS Partnership Development** + Identify and develop **platform-led and SaaS opportunities** with global publishers + Position Pearson platforms as **solutions for partner growth** , not just content distribution channels + Work closely with Product and Sales to bring **new partnership models to market** **Lead Complex Negotiations** + Own and lead **high-value global negotiations** with publishers and strategic partners + Evolve and standardize contract frameworks to support scalability and growth + Optimize commercial outcomes across new deals, renewals, and partnerships **Deliver Through a Global Team** + Lead and develop a **globally distributed team of partnership and licensing specialists** + Build capabilities in: + Strategic partnerships + SaaS / platform selling + Data-led decision making + Drive a mindset shift from **transactional to growth-oriented partnerships** **Influence Across the Business** + Act as a key leader across **Sales, Product, Finance, Legal, and regional teams** + Align stakeholders around partnership strategy and growth priorities + Provide insights and strategic direction to support portfolio expansion and innovation **What We’re Looking For** We’re looking for a **commercially driven leader with a strong partnership mindset and digital fluency** : + Proven experience owning and growing **multi-million revenue targets** + Strong track record in **complex deal-making and negotiations** + Experience building and scaling **strategic partnerships or ecosystems** + Exposure to **digital, SaaS, platform, or marketplace business models** + Ability to lead **global, cross-functional teams** in a matrixed environment + Strategic thinker with