Manager, International Growth
The Manager, International Growth is a critical strategic leader responsible for helping to shape the future of the NFL’s global business. This high-impact role is a thought partner to senior leadership, driving the evaluation, development, and execution of initiatives that accelerate the League’s expansion and deepen its influence in international markets.
This position is essential in identifying growth opportunities, aligning cross-functional stakeholders, and advancing the NFL’s strategic priorities across global territories. The ideal candidate combines sharp strategic thinking and a collaborative mindset to help unlock long-term business value on the world stage.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, refinement, and execution of international growth strategies that generate long-term enterprise value for the League, balancing financial return, strategic positioning, operational feasibility, and partnership alignment.
- Act as a trusted strategic advisor by identifying new market opportunities and developing clear, data-backed recommendations for global business expansion.
- Serve as end-to-end project lead for high-profile initiatives: developing business cases, building execution frameworks, managing cross-functional collaboration, and delivering post-launch analysis to senior leadership.
- Own the financial modeling, KPI development, and ongoing performance monitoring of international growth initiatives.
- Cultivate strong partnerships across key NFL departments, including Sponsorship, Consumer Products, Media, Football Development, Events, Club Business Development, Legal, Finance, and Marketing, ensuring seamless integration of global strategies.
- Drive cross-regional collaboration and knowledge sharing between NFL territory offices and League headquarters, facilitating operational excellence and strategic alignment.
- Develop polished, executive-ready presentations and strategic materials for senior stakeholders and NFL leadership.
- Support the International and Events leadership teams in annual business planning.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in strategy, business development, or management consulting — ideally with exposure to global sports, media, or entertainment industries.
- Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects from ideation through execution in fast-paced, matrixed environments.
- Advanced capabilities in financial modeling, business case development, and strategic storytelling (Excel and PowerPoint proficiency required).
- Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities, with sensitivity to diverse cultural and geographic nuances.
- Creative thinker with a passion for solving business problems and unlocking new opportunities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in international business strategy, sports management, or global brand expansion.
- Track record of success in management consulting or a growth-focused strategic function within a global organization.
Benefits Information
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At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.
NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.
The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
WHO WE ARE:
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WHO YOU ARE:
Talent Attributes: What we expect for our employees:
- Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude
- Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
- Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
- Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
- Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset
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