We are supporting a leading international higher education group in the search for an Area Manager EMEA to lead its English-speaking markets across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This role sits at the crossroads of international strategy, partnerships, and commercial development , within a university education division operating institutions in multiple countries. Your impact You will be responsible for: Consolidating and expanding the group’s presence across EMEA Building and managing a strong ecosystem of educational agents, associations, and strategic partners Designing and executing commercial and administrative strategies to drive student recruitment Representing the institutions at education fairs and international events Identifying market opportunities through research and on-the-ground intelligence Who we’re looking for 3+ years of management experience in international higher education Proven exposure to agent networks and international partnerships A hybrid profile: commercially sharp, operationally solid, strategically minded Strong negotiation and intercultural communication skills Fluent in English AND Spanish (Catalan is a plus) Comfortable with some international travel