Global Business Development Director - Languagecert Test Of English (Lte)

Are you interested in shaping the global expansion strategy of one of the world's fastest-growing English language assessment solutions? If so, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. 

PeopleCert is the global leader in the assessment and certification of language and professional skills, delivering exams in more than 200 countries and territories. As part of our continued investment in the growth of the LANGUAGECERT Test of English (LTE) portfolio, we are looking for an experienced Global Business Development Director to lead the worldwide commercial expansion of the product. 

This strategic role will be responsible for identifying new international growth opportunities, developing global partnerships, attracting investors and franchise partners, and expanding LANGUAGECERT's presence across established and emerging markets. 

The ideal candidate is a highly connected international business development leader with extensive experience within education, assessment, certification or EdTech, and a proven ability to establish strategic partnerships and drive global commercial growth. 

As a Global Business Development Director – LTE, your tasks will include the following: 

• Develop and execute the global commercial growth strategy for the LANGUAGECERT Test of English (LTE). 

• Identify, evaluate and prioritize high-potential international markets for LTE expansion. 

• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective investors, franchise partners, distributors and strategic business partners globally. 

• Identify and engage entrepreneurs, education groups and investors interested in establishing LANGUAGECERT operations within their respective markets. 

• Lead commercial negotiations and successfully secure franchise, licensing and strategic partnership agreements. 

• Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with Ministries of Education, Ministries of Labour, universities, educational institutions, corporate learning providers, professional associations and government agencies. 

• Expand LANGUAGECERT's global network of authorized partners and representatives to increase market reach and revenue opportunities. 

• Collaborate with regional commercial teams to support successful partner onboarding and market launches. 

• Work closely with Product, Marketing, Operations and Customer Success teams to ensure successful execution of global expansion initiatives. 

• Represent PeopleCert and LANGUAGECERT at international conferences, exhibitions, government meetings and industry events. 

• Monitor global market trends, competitor activities and emerging business opportunities, providing