Head of Partnerships - Piano

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?

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.

Main Responsibilities:

Partnership Strategy & Deal-Making

• 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.

Relationship & Stakeholder Management

• 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.

Operational Execution & Growth

• 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.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 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!