Now Hiring - LingoAce - Business Development Specialist (Bilingual) in Chicago, IL

Full description of the position

Company Overview

LingoAce is a global leader in online language education, offering interactive and personalized learning experiences for children aged 3-15. With a mission to make language learning engaging and effective, we've successfully served hundreds of thousands of families worldwide and operate across multiple countries. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a driven and experienced Business Development Specialist to join our team and help expand our presence in the US.

Key Responsibilities

Market Expansion & Partnerships

• Identify and develop partnership opportunities with schools, community organizations, and parent groups.
• Plan and execute local marketing initiatives, including educational fairs, workshops, and community events, to increase brand visibility and engagement.
• Build and maintain a local network to expand awareness and lead flow. Client Relationship Management
• Develop strong relationships with parents, educators, and institutional partners.
• Understand stakeholder needs and communicate program value clearly.
• Communicate professionally in both Chinese and English. Sales Execution & Reporting
• Own enrollment/business growth targets and track progress.
• Provide regular updates on pipeline, results, market insights, and action plans.
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to support local growth goals.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in business development, sales, or marketing (examples: partnerships, events, community outreach, lead generation).
• Bilingual in Chinese and English (Required). Strong English proficiency (is highly valued).
• Strong planning and execution skills; able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and handling pressure.
• Willingness to travel ~10 -20% for short regional trips as needed.
• Familiarity with the local education landscape is a plus.
• This role is remote, but we give priority to candidates located in (or close to) Boston, PA, Washington, DC, Chicago, Atlanta, or Seattle. What We Offer
• Pay: $70,000- $120,000 in total per year (Base + Monthly Performance)
• Performance-based incentives
• Professional growth opportunities
• Collaborative, multicultural, mission-driven team environment
• Flexible work arrangements (role-dependent)
• H-1B sponsorship may be available for qualified candidates, on a case-by-case basis. If you're passionate about education and eager to drive growth in a fast- growing global company, we'd love to hear from you. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $70,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits

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• Health insurance
• Paid time off Application Question(s):
• Are you bilingual in Chinese and English (able to work professionally in both languages) Experience:
• Business development: 2 years (Preferred)
• sales: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: Remote