Strategic Partnerships Manager, Eindhoven

Ready to play a key role in building partnerships that drive real impact in international education?

As a Strategic Partnerships Manager within the STRP team, you will lead the development and management of high‑impact partnerships that drive our mission forward. You’ll work closely with global education institutions and internal stakeholders to design innovative strategies that unlock growth and improve student outcomes. At STRP we collaborate with commercial partners that provide essential services such as:

housing

insurance

student financing (loans)

language testing

visa support

test preparation

pathway programs, etc.

If you're passionate about international education and love building meaningful, win‑win collaborations, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Your Impact This is a hybrid role combining account management and new business development. You will nurture and expand existing partnerships while also identifying and securing new opportunities, supported by senior leadership.

Account Management (≈50%)

Build, manage, and grow relationships with strategic partners across the international student journey

Act as the primary point of contact, ensuring partner satisfaction and long‑term value creation

Monitor performance, identify growth opportunities, and optimize partnership outcomes

Collaborate cross‑functionally (product, marketing, operations) to drive partner success

Develop a deep understanding of partner offerings and how they integrate into the broader student journey

Business Development (≈50%)

Identify, qualify, and pursue new partnership opportunities across relevant service areas

Own the sales process end‑to‑end, from prospecting through to closing, with support from senior leadership

Lead high‑level and complex negotiations with key stakeholders

Develop tailored partnership proposals and negotiate commercial agreements

Stay informed on market trends within higher education and student services

Expand the STRP portfolio with scalable, high‑impact partnerships

Experience within higher education, international student services, or a related sector

Proven track record in account management, business development, or a similar commercial role

Strong understanding of the international student journey and the ecosystem of services supporting it

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships

Commercially minded, with a demonstrated ability to identify opportunities and close deals

Proactive and self‑motivated, with the drive to take ownership and deliver results

Positive, enthusiastic attitude with a collaborative approach

Creative thinker, able to identify opportunities and develop effective solutions

Strong understanding of product offerings and market dynamics

Reliable, responsive, and accountable in delivering on commitments

Comfortable working independently while contributing as part of a wider team

Competitive salary includinga bonusand pension.

32 vacation days (including bank holidays) you have the flexibility to take your holidays whenever you want (e.g., be off on Chinese New Year instead of King’s Day).

Reimbursement of your work‑related travel costs.

Flexibility to workremotely3days per week, including aremoteworking allowance.

Possibility to work from abroad 2 times a year.

An annual personal developmentbudget because personal growth is KEY!

Anice andfun office in the heart of Eindhoven;fiveminutes’ walkaway from the station.

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