General Manager of International
Job Description
Position Summary The General Manager of International is a key leadership role and member of the Executive Team, responsible for leading and executing the overall business strategy across international markets.
This role drives revenue growth, operational excellence, and market expansion while ensuring strong coordination and alignment across Rest of World (ROW) regions, functions, and leadership teams.Strategy & GrowthDevelop and execute business strategies across Rest of World (ROW)Partner with leadership peers to ensure alignment on strategic priorities and initiativesIdentify and evaluate new market opportunities and expansion plansMonitor industry trends and competitive landscapeDrive innovation and long-term growth initiativesSalesDrive revenue growth and achieve sales targets across Rest of World (ROW) regionsPartner with regional sales leaders to develop and execute sales strategiesEnsure alignment and coordination of sales efforts across ROW markets to maximize opportunitiesIdentify new business opportunities, key accounts, and partnershipsMonitor pipeline performance and ensure consistent forecasting accuracySupport expansion into new markets and customer segmentsMarketingOversee marketing strategy across Rest of World (ROW) and ensure alignment with business objectivesCoordinate closely with regional and cross-functional peers to ensure consistent messaging and brand executionGuide regional marketing efforts to balance consistency with local relevancePartner on go-to-market strategies for new products and services across ROW regionsMonitor market trends, customer insights, and competitive positioningOperationsLead operations across Rest of World (ROW) to ensure efficiency, scalability, and consistencyDrive coordination across regions to standardize processes where appropriate while allowing necessary flexibilityPartner with cross-functional peers to align priorities, resources, and executionOptimize processes and systems across regionsAddress operational challenges and drive continuous improvementFinancial ManagementOwn and manage P&L performance across Rest of World (ROW)Align financial plans and forecasts across regions in partnership with finance leadershipEnsure visibility and consistency in financial reportingEnsure profitability and cost management across regionsLeadership & PeopleBuild, lead, and develop high-performing teams across Rest of World (ROW)Collaborate with peers to ensure alignment on priorities, talent, and organizational designFoster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and inclusion across regionsSupport talent development and succession planningCore Qualifications and SkillsEducation
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (MBA) in Business Administration, International Management, or a related field.Experience
Significant experience (often 10+ years) in leadership roles with demonstrable success in managing international teams, operations, or cross-border projects.P&L Management
Proven ability to manage budgets, financial reporting, and foreign currency considerations.International CompetenciesCultural Intelligence
The ability to understand, navigate, and respect cultural differences in business practices.Global Strategy
Knowledge of global economics, international marketing, and legal/compliance frameworks.