Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, International Business, Marketing, or related field.
8+ years in international business development or strategic partnerships.
Proven success in scaling international growth strategies across global markets.
Strong commercial negotiation and financial analysis skills.
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing enterprise-level decisions.
Progressive leadership experience in building high-performing teams.
Willingness to travel internationally.
Responsibilities
Lead the strategy for international expansion across key global markets.
Identify and prioritize new market opportunities based on growth potential.
Create and execute multi-year growth plans aligned with corporate objectives.
Develop relationships with international distributors and strategic partners.
Lead negotiations for distributor agreements and multi-market partnerships.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enter and scale new markets.
Monitor global market trends and provide strategic recommendations.
Benefits
Opportunity to shape the company's international growth strategy.
Access to a high-visibility leadership role with executive advisory responsibilities.
Chance to work with cutting-edge AI and emerging technologies.
Support for professional development and team-building initiatives.
Dynamic work environment fostering innovation and collaboration.
Full Job Description
Senior Director of International Growth & Strategic Partnerships to lead our global expansion strategy and help shape the next phase of our international growth story. In this highly visible leadership role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership while developing and executing strategies that expand our global footprint, strengthen international partnerships, and accelerate long-term business growth.
This role is ideal for a commercially minded leader who combines strategic vision, analytical rigor, strong relationship-building skills, and a passion for innovation, including leveraging AI and emerging technologies to drive smarter business decisions.
What You'll Do
As the leader of our international growth function, you will:
Develop and Execute Global Growth Strategy
Lead the enterprise-wide strategy for international expansion across priority global markets.
Identify, evaluate, and prioritize new market opportunities based on growth potential, strategic fit, regulatory considerations, and organizational readiness.
Create and execute multi-year growth plans aligned with corporate objectives, revenue goals, and long-range business strategy.
Drive market prioritization, expansion sequencing, and international commercial planning.
Build World-Class Global Partnerships
Develop and strengthen relationships with international distributors, strategic partners, and global marketplace organizations.
Lead complex negotiations involving distributor agreements, strategic alliances, licensing opportunities, and multi-market partnerships.
Establish frameworks for partner governance, accountability, performance management, and long-term value creation.
Serve as the primary owner of global marketplace partner relationships, ensuring strong alignment with company objectives and brand standards.
Lead Cross-Functional Global Execution
Collaborate closely with Regulatory, Marketing, Product Development, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, and Wholesale teams to successfully enter and scale new markets.
Influence enterprise resource allocation, priorities, and investment decisions to support international growth initiatives.
Drive forecasting, business reviews, performance monitoring, and strategic planning processes that improve visibility and execution.
Shape the Future of the Business
Monitor global market trends, competitive activity, geopolitical developments, and regulatory changes.
Evaluate investment opportunities through financial modeling, ROI analysis, and risk assessment.
Provide executive leadership with strategic recommendations, business insights, and growth plans.
Champion innovation, digital transformation, and AI-enabled solutions that improve decision-making, forecasting accuracy, and commercial effectiveness.
Lead a High-Performing Team
Provide strategic leadership for the international business function.
Develop organizational capability, succession plans, and scalable team structures that support long-term growth.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
What You'll Bring
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, International Business, Marketing, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in international business development, strategic partnerships, commercial leadership, distributor management, or related disciplines.
Demonstrated success building and scaling international growth strategies across multiple global markets.
Proven experience developing strategic partnerships that drive meaningful business growth and long-term value.
Strong commercial negotiation, financial analysis, and executive communication skills.
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing enterprise-level decision-making.
Progressive leadership experience building and developing high-performing teams.
Ability and willingness to travel internationally.
Preferred Qualifications
MBA strongly preferred.
Experience within consumer products, health and wellness, nutritional supplements, or related industries.
