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JetBrains · 2 months ago

Growth Manager - Educational Partnership (US)

JetBrains is seeking a US-based Growth Manager to join the JetBrains Academy team. This role focuses on engaging with academic institutions across the United States to enhance educational offerings and drive adoption of JetBrains IDEs.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Drive US outreach and prospecting: Identify, engage, and qualify academic institutions and introduce them to JetBrains' educational offerings to drive adoption of JetBrains IDEs
Tailor and promote adoption: Assess the specific needs of each institution to recommend and deliver the most suitable solution – standalone JetBrains IDEs, integrated offering JetBrains Teacher Pack, or new integration opportunities with the institution’s Learning Management Systems (LMS) via the JetBrains Academy plugin
Own the engagement cycle: Lead conversations from first contact to contract closure, collaborating with legal and other internal teams to ensure timely deal execution
Deliver a great experience: Conduct online or on-site presentations, assist with setup, and ensure a smooth onboarding process for educators
Expand the channel: Collaborate with JetBrains resellers, ambassadors, and partners to scale outreach and increase adoption
Provide feedback: Share educator feedback, student trends, and success stories with internal teams to improve our strategy and optimize product development processes

Qualification

Sales experiencePartnership buildingEdTech knowledgeAcademic systems navigationLead qualificationPassion for educationClear communicationOrganizational skills

Required

3–5 years of experience in sales, business development, or partnership building, ideally in the EdTech, developer tools, or software industries
Proven experience navigating academic systems, procurement processes, and long sales cycles
Existing network or established relationships with academic institutions that can accelerate partnership development and adoption
Comfortable with cold outreach, lead qualification, and building rapport with diverse stakeholders – from instructors all the way through to deans
Passionate about technology and education, especially within STEM fields
Clear communicator with the ability to explain technical concepts in a way that resonates with educators
Organized, driven, and excited to build something meaningful from the ground up

Company

JetBrains

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JetBrains is a global software company that creates professional software development tools and advanced collaboration solutions.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Paul McCabe
CEO
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Andrei Ivanov
SVP of Investments, Research and Education at JetBrains
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