[Remote] Director, International Growth
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The National Football League (NFL) is seeking a Director of International Growth who will define and lead the League's global expansion strategy. This role is responsible for developing market entry strategies and coordinating initiatives to enhance the NFL's influence and commercial value across international markets.ResponsibilitiesDefine and lead the NFL’s international growth strategy, including market entry frameworks, prioritization of key markets, and long-term business planningDevelop and implement data-driven fan development models, leveraging quantitative and qualitative insights to grow fandom and engagement across international marketsIdentify, assess, and execute growth opportunities based on a deep analytical understanding of fan behavior, commercial drivers, and market dynamicsEstablish and apply structured problem-solving and analytical frameworks (e.g., hypothesis-driven analysis, scenario modeling) to inform strategic decisionsLead the development of long-range plans and annual business strategies, ensuring alignment with League priorities and measurable outcomesProvide strategic direction for the Global Markets Program, in collaboration with Club Business Development, including:
+ Defining KPIs and success metrics
+ Driving structured program governance across internal central functions, local territory offices, and Clubs
+ Evaluating program policies, including annual rights approval process
+ Delivering rigorous performance tracking, analytics, and reportingProvide strategic oversight and analytical business evaluation for international functions, including sponsorship, marketing, and consumer productsIdentify white-space opportunities and develop high-impact strategic initiatives (“bigger bets”) to accelerate international growthLead and coordinate cross-functional, multi-market projects, ensuring structured execution across stakeholders, geographies, and timelinesManage and develop a small team, fostering a culture of analytical rigor, accountability, and high performanceSkillsMBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred10–12 years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, or similarly rigorous analytical environments, with significant post-MBA experienceProven track record of leading complex, cross-functional projects using structured project management methodologiesDemonstrated expertise in strategic analysis, financial modeling, and data-driven business case developmentExperience in international market entry, growth strategy, or multi-market business expansionStrong leadership experience, including managing teams and influencing senior stakeholders across organizationsAbility to translate complex data and market insights into clear strategic recommendations and actionable plansBenefitsTo learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings, please visit: [NFL BENEFITS](https://www.nfl.com/careers/benefits)Company OverviewThe National Football League is America's most popular sports league, comprised of 32 franchises that compete each year to win the Super Bowl, the world's biggest annual sporting event. It was founded in 1920, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.nfl.com.
+ Defining KPIs and success metrics
+ Driving structured program governance across internal central functions, local territory offices, and Clubs
+ Evaluating program policies, including annual rights approval process
+ Delivering rigorous performance tracking, analytics, and reportingProvide strategic oversight and analytical business evaluation for international functions, including sponsorship, marketing, and consumer productsIdentify white-space opportunities and develop high-impact strategic initiatives (“bigger bets”) to accelerate international growthLead and coordinate cross-functional, multi-market projects, ensuring structured execution across stakeholders, geographies, and timelinesManage and develop a small team, fostering a culture of analytical rigor, accountability, and high performanceSkillsMBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred10–12 years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, or similarly rigorous analytical environments, with significant post-MBA experienceProven track record of leading complex, cross-functional projects using structured project management methodologiesDemonstrated expertise in strategic analysis, financial modeling, and data-driven business case developmentExperience in international market entry, growth strategy, or multi-market business expansionStrong leadership experience, including managing teams and influencing senior stakeholders across organizationsAbility to translate complex data and market insights into clear strategic recommendations and actionable plansBenefitsTo learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings, please visit: [NFL BENEFITS](https://www.nfl.com/careers/benefits)Company OverviewThe National Football League is America's most popular sports league, comprised of 32 franchises that compete each year to win the Super Bowl, the world's biggest annual sporting event. It was founded in 1920, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.nfl.com.