Head of International Business Development Jobs

Head of International Business Development jobs are open across technology, financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, and professional services, at every level from senior manager to C-suite, with specializations in market entry strategy, global partnerships, and cross-border sales growth. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles11
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAmazon
Top cityHawthorne, CA
Work type67% Hybrid
Top credentialBachelor's degree

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Executive Assistant to the Head of International Affairs & International Project Coordinator
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Executive Assistant to the Head of International Affairs & International Project Coordinator
Chevron
Washington, District of Columbia
Business Development
Events & Tourism
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$92k - $137k/yr
Associate's degree
10,000+

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Head of Government Affairs & International Partnerships
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Head of Government Affairs & International Partnerships
ASTROLAB
Hawthorne, California
Customer Success
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$150k - $200k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business

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Executive Vice President, Head of International
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Executive Vice President, Head of International
Mirum Pharmaceuticals
Foster City, California
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Project Management
Hybrid
Doctoral degree

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Head of Mass & Influencer Marketing, LATAM (Spanish Fluent) – Amazon Cross-Border, WW International and Prime Shopping
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Head of Mass & Influencer Marketing, LATAM (Spanish Fluent) – Amazon Cross-Border, WW International and Prime Shopping
Amazon.com
Seattle, Washington
Customer Success
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$125k - $170k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Western International High School Varsity Girls Head Basketball Coach
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Western International High School Varsity Girls Head Basketball Coach
Detroit Public Schools Community District
Detroit, Michigan
Community & Nonprofit Services
Creative Arts & Performance
Sports & Fitness
CPR Certification

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Head of International Business Development Job Market

Who's Hiring

Amazon4 open roles
ASICS1 open role
AbbVie1 open role

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in head of international business development jobs.

  • 7 or more years of international business development or global sales experience
  • Demonstrated success entering new geographic markets or building cross-border partnerships
  • Experience managing and negotiating complex, multi-stakeholder enterprise deals
  • Bachelor's degree in business, international relations, or a related field
  • Proficiency in CRM platforms and pipeline reporting tools
  • Fluency in a second language relevant to the target market, often preferred

Tips for Your Head of International Business Development Job Search

Quantify your international revenue impact

Hiring managers for this role scan for numbers that prove global scale. Replace vague claims with specific figures: markets entered, partner channels built, and year-over-year revenue growth you drove in each region. Concrete outcomes separate you from generalists.

Tailor your resume to each region

A resume emphasizing APAC expansion won't land as well for a role targeting EMEA or LATAM. Adjust the geographic examples you lead with to match the target markets named in each job description. Recruiters notice alignment immediately.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists head of international business development openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Signal cultural fluency beyond language skills

Many candidates list languages, but fewer explain how cultural knowledge shaped a negotiation outcome or accelerated a deal. Add one or two specific examples to your resume where cultural context was the deciding factor in a successful partnership.

Prepare a market-entry case study for interviews

Interviewers for this role often ask you to walk through how you'd enter a new market. Have a structured case ready: market sizing rationale, go-to-market approach, partner selection criteria, and how you measured early traction. Vague frameworks won't hold up under follow-up questions.

Negotiate against the full compensation package

Roles at this level often include international travel allowances, equity, and performance bonuses tied to regional targets. Know which components are negotiable before your offer conversation and come prepared with the market context to support your ask.

Head of International Business Development Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most head of international business developments?

The most active employers for head of international business developments right now are Amazon, ASICS, and AbbVie, and the most openings are in California, Washington, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is spread across technology, financial services, and manufacturing sectors.

How many head of international business development jobs are remote?

About 67% of head of international business development openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by industry and company stage. Strategy and partnership development work tends to offer more location flexibility, while roles tied to specific regional markets or client-facing expansion often require on-site presence or regular international travel.

How do you become a head of international business development?

Most people reach this role by building a foundation in international sales, strategic partnerships, or market development over several years, then taking on progressively larger regional or global mandates. Gaining direct experience closing cross-border deals, managing distributed teams, and leading market entry projects is more important than any single credential. An MBA or graduate degree in international business can accelerate advancement, but demonstrated results in global markets carry the most weight with hiring committees.

Can you get hired as a head of international business development without direct experience?

Moving directly into a head-level role without prior international business development experience is uncommon, but candidates with strong adjacent backgrounds do make the transition. If you've led domestic market expansion, managed high-value partner relationships, or held a senior commercial role with cross-border exposure, emphasize those transferable skills and frame your resume around outcomes rather than titles. Targeting companies expanding into their first international market, where the function is being built from scratch, can open doors that a mature global organization would not.

What does the head of international business development interview process look like?

The process typically runs four to six rounds and includes an initial screen with HR or a talent partner, a deeper conversation with the hiring manager focused on your geographic expertise and deal history, and a panel or executive round covering strategic thinking and cross-functional collaboration. Many companies also include a case study or presentation asking you to outline a market entry approach or partnership strategy. References from past international clients or partners are frequently requested before an offer is extended.

Where can I find and apply to head of international business development jobs?

You can find and apply to head of international business development jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and target markets, and apply directly to each listing from the page.

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