Director, International Growth & Strategic Partnerships

Life Extension Foundation Buyers Club Inc•Fort Lauderdale, FL

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of International Growth & Strategic Partnerships is responsible for leading the company's international growth strategy and partnership development efforts across priority global markets. This role oversees market prioritization, distributor governance, partner performance, regulatory coordination, brand control, expansion sequencing, and the global marketplace partner interface. The International channel represents a significant contribution to total company sales and is one of the core pillars of future growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA strongly preferred
8+ years of experience in international business development, partnerships, commercial leadership, distributor management, or related field
5+ years of experience in consumer products, nutritional supplements, health and wellness, or related industry preferred
Proven track record of developing and scaling international business relationships, distributor networks, marketplace partnerships, or commercial partnerships
Experience leading people directly and building team capability over time
Experience navigating global business environments, market-entry decisions, regulatory coordination, brand control, and cross-functional execution
Strong strategic thinking, negotiation, analytical, governance, and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity, solve complex problems, influence across functions and geographies, and manage external partner performance
Passionate about and fluent in utilizing AI to improve decision-making, productivity, analysis, and commercial execution
Interested in being part of a culture that values both making an impact and having fun
Willingness and ability to travel internationally

Nice To Haves

MBA strongly preferred
5+ years of experience in consumer products, nutritional supplements, health and wellness, or related industry preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of the company's international growth and partnership strategy across priority markets
Lead and develop established team, with opportunity to help shape and expand over time as the business scales
Own market prioritization, expansion sequencing, distributor governance, partner performance, brand control, and international growth planning
Build and manage strong relationships with international distributors, strategic partners, and global marketplace partners
Serve as the primary internal owner for the global marketplace partner interface, ensuring external partners complement internal ownership rather than replace it
Identify, evaluate, and prioritize market opportunities based on commercial potential, strategic fit, regulatory complexity, brand implications, and organizational readiness
Negotiate commercial agreements and partnership structures that support sustainable growth, long-term value creation, brand control, and disciplined execution
Partner closely with Regulatory, Marketing, Product Development, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, and internal Wholesale teams to support market entry and ongoing partner success
Create clear frameworks for partner selection, governance, accountability, performance management, and escalation
Drive international planning, forecasting, and business reviews to improve visibility, decision-making, and execution discipline
Monitor market trends, competitive activity, geopolitical developments, and regulatory changes that may affect international strategy
Lead with strong critical thinking, adaptability, and AI-enabled problem solving in complex, evolving, and often ambiguous market environments
Provide regular updates and recommendations to executive leadership on international performance, risks, and expansion opportunities
Ability to travel internationally is an essential function of this position
2 onsite days per week is an essential function of this position
Additional duties as needed