Director, International Market Management – Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, UK
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International Market Manager at College Board managing international education partnerships. Collaborating with stakeholders in Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, and the UK to support educational initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Develop Strategy and Partnership Approaches (50%)
- Apply understanding of the educational landscape in your markets to develop and execute strategic plans in consultation with regional leadership and cross-divisional partners
- Maintain account planning processes and conduct regular business reviews with assigned accounts
- Identify market-specific opportunities and challenges and provide personalized, data-informed recommendations to sustain and grow partnerships
- Analyze market trends and develop strategic recommendations aligned to international goals
- Develop and manage a secure sales pipeline aligned to the needs of schools and school networks
- Collaborate with international colleagues to support program growth, training, and implementation
- Plan and deliver workshops and professional development for K–12 and higher education audiences
- Develop and implement strategies to increase AP and SAT recognition among universities, in partnership with higher education staff
- Manage External and Internal Relationships (30%)
- Build and maintain strong relationships with decision-makers across organizations, universities, and ministries of education to support program adoption
- Partner closely with colleagues across regions and SDP to share insights, coordinate strategy, and strengthen collective work
- Provide coaching and support to junior staff, as appropriate, based on your portfolio
- Execute Internal Processes & Manage Regional Projects (20%)
- Use Salesforce CRM to manage accounts, monitor progress toward goals, and support proactive task and opportunity management
- Lead or manage divisional or regional projects assigned by leadership
Requirements:
- At least 8 years of relevant and progressive experience in international education or a related field
- Direct experience in assessment, curriculum, student achievement, or career-related initiatives strongly preferred
- A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and contributing to mission-driven work
- Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with comfort adopting new AI-driven tools and learning digital platforms independently
- Clear and concise communication skills, including the ability to analyze and synthesize key data for stakeholders
- Ability to combine insights from the field, desk research, and College Board data to produce actionable analysis on market developments and trends
- Experience, or willingness to learn, planning in-person events, and comfort speaking to educators and students in both planned and impromptu settings
- A learner’s mindset and a commitment to ongoing growth, reflection, and incorporating diverse perspectives
- A drive for impact and excellence, using data to inform decisions, solving problems, and prioritizing what matters most
- A collaborative and empathetic approach that fosters trust and shared success within and across teams
- Ability to build strong, professional relationships across the region to advance College Board’s work and strengthen partnerships
- Strong organization and prioritization skills, including managing multiple time-sensitive projects
- Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft applications and ChatGPT
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively (30–40%, depending on market assignment)
- Authorization to work in the United States for any employer
- Resident in the USA
- A valid driver’s license and a U.S. passport
- Fluency in French (preferred), given the portfolio includes regions across Africa and Europe
- Experience with customer relationship management systems such as Salesforce (preferred).
Benefits:
- Annual bonuses and opportunities for merit-based raises and promotions
- A mission-driven workplace where your impact matters
- A team that invests in your development and success
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