The College Board

Director, International Market Management – Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, UK

The College Board

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $80,000 - $130,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • 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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
international educationassessmentcurriculum developmentstudent achievementdata analysisevent planningproject managementstrategic planningmarket analysissales pipeline management
Soft skills
communication skillscollaborationrelationship buildingcoachingorganizational skillsproblem solvingcuriosityempathylearner's mindsetdrive for impact