Director, International Market Management (Sub-Saharan Africa; Europe; UK) 

College Board is a nonprofit organization focused on expanding educational opportunities for students outside the United States. The Director of International Market Management will manage relationships with key stakeholders in Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, and the UK, developing strategies to strengthen partnerships and enhance the adoption of College Board programs.

Responsibilities:

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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 outside the USA for College Board business (25-30%, depending on market assignment)
• Resident in USA, Citizen of USA with US passport for travel
• Direct experience in assessment, curriculum, student achievement, or career-related initiatives strongly preferred
• Experience with customer relationship management systems such as Salesforce (preferred)