Partnership Specialist
Join us in our vision to help everyone in the world to find the right education!
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We’re looking for a Partnership Specialist to help drive student mobility from France to various destinations around the world.
You will join our dynamic Partnerships Team at Asia Exchange, part of Keystone Agents under the Keystone Education Group. In this France-based role, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping global experiences for students by working closely with universities, study abroad agents, and key stakeholders across the region.
This role is a unique mix of sales, business development, relationship-building, strategic outreach and marketing. You will have an impact on enabling more students abroad from France and growing one of our key markets in Europe, along with the opportunity to seek out and explore new potential student markets. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in sales and business development.
Key responsibilities
Partnership Development: Develop and nurture partnerships with universities and educational institutions to promote our study abroad programs.
Growing our networks: Prospect for new sending university partnerships and students.
Marketing and Promotion: Plan and execute webinars, attend international days, and other events to engage with prospective students and sending universities.
Market Research: Conduct market research to identify potential partners and market trends.
Collaboration: Work with the marketing team to create and implement marketing strategies to attract students. Work with the sales team to share ideas and knowledge.
Service excellence: Provide exceptional customer service to both B2B (sending universities) and B2C (students) customers.
B2B Partnerships: Represent us at international education fairs and conferences and travel to meet with partners and attend relevant events as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, International Relations, Sales & Marketing, or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus).
- Excellent communication skills, with native-level French and fluent English, both written and spoken.
- Ability to thrive in a start-up-like environment - we are agile, flexible, ambitious, and highly motivated.
- Results-oriented with a systematic and organized approach to work.
- Proven experience in building and maintaining strong, client-focused B2B relationships. Experience in B2C sales and effective lead management is a strong plus.
- A natural people-person who feels at ease making new connections, even in a room full of strangers.
- Willingness to travel across France; occasional international travel may also be required.
- Positive energy and a proactive, can-do attitude.
- Eagerness to learn, grow, and take on new challenges with a self-driven mindset.
What we offer
- Chance to work in a unique industry and company that truly changes lives.
- Meaningful, international role based in our office in the south of France. For the right candidate, flexible remote work options are available, regular weekly in-office days are required.
- Dynamic work environment where you can grow, take initiative, and see the direct impact of your contributions.
- Supportive, friendly colleagues from around the world.
- Competitive monthly salary plus performance-based bonus incentives.
About us
Keystone Agents is one of the business units within Keystone Education Group, with a core mission to support students in pursuing education abroad. Every year, we help thousands of students enroll at international universities, making us one of Europe’s leading organizations in the field.
Keystone Study Abroad, part of Keystone Agents, includes well-known brands such as Sonor (Norway), Blueberry (Sweden), and Asia Exchange, which connects students from France, Germany, and other parts of Europe to universities around the world for semester programs, gap years, and full degree studies.
Asia Exchange was founded in 2007 by two Finnish exchange students inspired by their experiences in Asia. Their mission was clear: make studying abroad simple, affordable, and accessible.
Since then, we’ve grown globally, with over 10,000 students from 125 countries joining programs across Asia and beyond through our sister brand, Beyond Abroad. In March 2024, Asia Exchange and Beyond Abroad officially became part of the Keystone Education Group.
Today, we're the largest Europe-based operator in our field, with a team of 20+ passionate professionals across Finland, Germany, France, Hong Kong, Bali, and the Philippines.
Join us on this journey and send your application by 20th May 2025. Please send us your application in English "Apply here".
For any queries, you can contact Sales & Partnerships Manager at karita@asiaexchange.org.
Keystone is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.
- Business
- Study Abroad Agencies
- Role
- Other
- Locations
- Remote - France
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Remote Status
- Fully remote
Three of many benefits
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A fun workplace
We believe in creating a good environment between co-workers by participating in enjoyable activities such as sports events, after works and travelling. -
Opportunities to grow
We believe in giving every employee opportunities to develop their skills and capabilities by providing them with both external and internal courses and training. -
Reward for effort
We believe in showing appreciation to our employees, good performance could result in a trip with your team or in an individual prize or bonus.
Workplace & Culture
Our workplace culture is shaped by people who are driven to achieve, dedicated to making a difference — and having fun along the way.
At Keystone, we believe in expanding each individual’s potential, giving everyone the chance to grow, thrive, and be the best they can be. We craft innovative solutions and take a dynamic, flexible approach to problem-solving, embracing creativity as a catalyst for growth and progress.
We face challenges head-on, with the courage to explore new paths and the expertise to turn obstacles into opportunities. By connecting as a team, we foster a collaborative and supportive environment that brings out the best in each other and keeps us aligned around a shared vision.
With deep commitment to our mission, we deliver with focus and integrity - always working toward long-term success for the students, institutions, and families we serve.
Our workforce brings together talent from over 20 nationalities. What once felt “international” is now simply who we are - a truly global team where diversity strengthens our collaboration and drives us forward.
About Keystone Education Group
Keystone is a leader in marketing expertise for education worldwide. We help education providers to effectively reach their target audience. Keystone operates digital platforms for education search worldwide. Our expertly-crafted platforms and insight into the market enables us to continuously develop our search engines. Our ability to adapt to changing trends are making us the world’s leading and most popular search engines for education.
Partnership Specialist
Join us in our vision to help everyone in the world to find the right education!
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