(Senior) Business Development Manager - Hospitality (all genders)

Why Join Us?

Joining Lingoda means becoming part of a team that’s committed to getting better, together. We foster an inclusive culture of bravery, curiosity, and growth, where insight turns into action, and every team member contributes to igniting positive change. 

Be part of our journey to transform lives through education.

Your tasks:

• Leading the development and implementation of educational programs across various professional groups, with the primary focus on the hospitality industry, facility management, tourism management, gastronomy, contract catering, as well as the delivery and courier services sector.
• Identifying optimization potential within processes and compliance.
• Coaching junior and mid-level Business Development Managers in documentation and partner management.
• Advising leadership on funding, accreditation, and quality strategies.
• Cultivating and maintaining relationships with government authorities, funding institutions, and partners.
• Actively targeting B2B clients for the implementation of developed educational programs.
• Ensuring scalability and audit readiness.
• Representing Lingoda in external expert discussions and industry panels regarding educational programs.

You bring to Lingoda:

• A business or administrative degree or comparable qualification, such as vocational training in tourism, gastronomy or relevant fields. 
• 4+ years of professional experience in business development, partnership, or project management roles, within the hospitality, tourism, or gastronomy sectors.
• Strong track record in successfully leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in ambiguous or changing contexts 
• Proven internal and external stakeholder management and communication skills, and ability to develop and execute effective strategies to manage diverse stakeholder networks.
• A structured, independent, and efficient work style with strong organizational skills and a high attention to detail.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and deliver actionable insights. 
• Working understanding with regulatory frameworks (e.g., AZAV, BAMF), hands on experience with audits, inspections, or compliance-driven environments is a plus.
• Proficiency with CRM tools is a plus
• Fluency in both English and German is required.

What you can expect from Lingoda:

• Approachable leaders and transparent communication - every voice counts at Lingoda!
• Company events and colleagues who are always happy to socialise + budgets towards team building events!
• An inclusive environment with great team spirit and passion for languages
• A well-structured and exciting onboarding process to set you up for success!
• The possibility to work remotely from your home or in the office located in the heart of Berlin
• Learning & development opportunities
• Free access to our language classes
• Mental Health programs
• Corporate benefits & pension funds
• Discounts on Urban Sports memberships (EU)
• Public Transport discounts in Berlin
• 30 vacation days per year
• Free snacks & drinks at the office
• The modern hardware necessary for your work (n/a for freelancers)
• Flexible working hours