Global Business Development Director - LANGUAGECERT Test of English (LTE)
RemoteUnited Kingdom or United States
Job Summary
Develop and execute the global commercial growth strategy for the LANGUAGECERT Test of English (LTE), identifying and prioritizing high-potential international markets for expansion. Build a robust pipeline of prospective investors, franchise partners, and distributors while leading negotiations to secure franchise, licensing, and strategic partnership agreements. Engage entrepreneurs, education groups, and government agencies to establish operations in established and emerging markets, expanding the global network of authorized partners to increase revenue opportunities. Collaborate with regional teams and cross-functional units to support partner onboarding, market launches, and the execution of global expansion initiatives. Monitor global market trends and competitor activities to provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership, ensuring all activities align with core values and ambitious revenue targets.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, International Business, Marketing, Education or a related discipline
- Minimum of 10 years of international business development experience
- at least 5 years in a senior commercial leadership role
- Proven track record of successfully developing international markets and delivering significant commercial growth
- Demonstrated experience in franchise development, channel development, strategic partnerships or international market expansion
- Extensive global network across education, certification, assessment, EdTech, government or workforce development sectors
- Experience working with investors, education entrepreneurs and strategic partners across multiple regions
- Strong understanding of international education ecosystems and English language assessment markets
- Excellent negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills with experience engaging C-level executives and government officials
- Experience developing business across global market
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify, evaluate and execute complex international business opportunities
- Experience using Microsoft Dynamics CRM or equivalent CRM platforms
- Advanced written and spoken English (C2 level certification desirable)
- Additional international languages will be considered an advantage
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally on a regular basis
- Where applicable, individuals engaged in SELT-related activities will be required to successfully complete the relevant background checks and security clearances in accordance with PeopleCert and Home Office requirements prior to commencing their duties
Desired Qualifications
- MBA or postgraduate qualification
- Advanced written and spoken English (C2 level certification desirable)
- Additional international languages will be considered an advantage
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