Partnerships Manager (Audiobooks)

Quick Facts

• Role: Partnerships Manager (Audiobooks)

• Focus: Build and grow platform partnerships end-to-end

Description

Own the full partner journey for global and local audiobook platforms—from identifying and approaching decision-makers through negotiation, onboarding, and ongoing account development. Start with partner acquisition to launch new relationships, then evolve into long-term account management while strengthening relationships and growing commercial value. As the network develops, you’ll also build channel partnerships that bring in new publisher business.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize target audiobook platforms (e.g., Audible, Spotify, local retailers)

• Reach decision-makers and negotiate partnership agreements

• Coordinate onboarding with production, operations, and technical specialists; resolve distribution issues until titles are live

• Grow partner relationships via promotions, new markets, and improved processes

• Maintain a clear partner pipeline and build referral and co-selling partnerships that generate measurable opportunities and revenue

Requirements

• Mid-level experience in B2B sales, business development, or partnerships, including complex deals and longer sales cycles

• Strong commercial drive paired with account and project management; open doors, prioritize well, and follow through after signing

• Excellent business English for meetings, negotiations, contracts, and documentation

• Confidence navigating commercial terms and learning technical requirements with specialist support

• Independent ownership, persistent follow-up, and strong relationship-building

• Active use of AI tools; willingness to travel for partner meetings and industry events

• Plus: experience in publishing, audio, digital platforms, or channel sales; existing publishing network welcome but not required

Benefits

• Ownership over building direct distribution and channel partnerships from the ground up

• Proven product traction with major publishers already onboard

• Direct reporting line to the Sales Lead with autonomy and cross-functional support

• Hybrid work model

• Elredo app credits to listen to the product