Senior Manager International Strategy

Squarespace
New York, NY
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior-level strategic operators who excel in cross-functional collaboration and data-informed decision-making.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 10+ years of experience in high-growth environments and a history of strategic ownership
    — “10+ years of experience in International Strategy, GTM Strategy & Operations, Consulting, or a related strategic function at a high-growth company
  • Individuals who can bridge long-term strategy with hands-on execution and influence without direct authority
    — “you're comfortable picking up new problem spaces quickly, and you [REDACTED] a genuine business partner - to your manager, to senior stakeholders, and to teams across Product, Brand, Commercial, Finance, and Analytics

Things to consider

  • Requires a hybrid work arrangement with 2-3 days per week in the NYC office
    — “This role is hybrid, based in the NYC area, with 2-3 days per week in office
  • Candidates should be prepared for a role with no direct authority but significant cross-functional influence
    — “with the ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional partners without direct authority

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in building scalable frameworks and translating data into strategic decisions
    — “building repeatable frameworks that extend to less mature markets over time
  • Emphasize cross-functional partnership with Product, Brand, and Analytics teams in your resume and interviews
    — “Serving as the primary GTM voice into Product, Brand, Commercial, Finance, and Analytics
  • Demonstrate fluency in AI tools and their application to GTM workflows
    — “AI-first mindset - personally fluent in using AI tools to drive productivity
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • owning GTM strategy and execution for international markets
  • building repeatable frameworks for market entry
Typical background
10+ years of experience in International Strategy, GTM Strategy & Operations, Consulting, or a related strategic function

Skills & requirements

Required

International Strategy ExperienceEnd-to-end Market OwnershipAnalytical SkillsStakeholder Management

Preferred

Ai-first MindsetInternational Or Multi-market Experience

Stack & domain

International StrategyGTM StrategyBudgetingResource PlanningContent StrategyMedia InvestmentAi-discovery StrategyCross-functional ExecutionAnalytical SkillsStrategic PlanningExecutionStakeholder ManagementCross-functional CollaborationData-driven Decision MakingInternational MarketsAi-first Mindset

About the role

Original posting from Squarespace

We are looking for an experienced International Strategy Sr. Manager to join our INTL GTM team. This is a critical Individual Contributor role owning end-to-end go-to-market strategy across multiple international markets and strategic initiatives - from budgeting and planning through content strategy, media investment, and cross-functional execution. You will build the playbooks and frameworks that shape how Squarespace shows up internationally.

You are an analytically driven, scrappy operator who moves fluidly between long-term strategic planning and hands-on execution. You're comfortable picking up new problem spaces quickly, and you act as a genuine business partner - to your manager, to senior stakeholders, and to teams across Product, Brand, Commercial, Finance, and Analytics.

This role is hybrid, based in the NYC area, with 2-3 days per week in office. You will report to the Associate Director, International & GTM.

You’ll Get To…

End-to-End Market Ownership: Own GTM strategy and execution - including multi-year budgeting and resource planning - for a portfolio of international markets, building repeatable frameworks that extend to less mature markets over time.

AEO & Content Strategy: Define and drive the content and AI-discovery strategy for owned markets, building the playbook that scales into new markets over time.

Media Investment & Planning: Own media investment strategy and planning, partnering with Brand and Analytics to ensure spend is tied to measurable performance outcomes.

Cross-Functional Strategic Partnership: Serve as the primary GTM voice into Product, Brand, Commercial, Finance, and Analytics - representing market needs upstream and translating cross-functional roadmaps into GTM action.

Analytical Rigor: Bring a data-driven approach to prioritization - using performance data to decide where to invest, what to test, and when to pivot.

Who We’re Looking For

10+ years of experience in International Strategy, GTM Strategy & Operations, Consulting, or a related strategic function at a high-growth company

Proven track record owning end-to-end strategy and execution - from planning through measurable outcomes

Strong analytical skills, with the ability to turn data into clear operational and strategic decisions

Demonstrated ability to operate in ambiguous, fast-changing environments and pivot quickly as priorities shift

Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional partners without direct authority

Experience partnering cross-functionally with Product, Brand, Commercial, Finance, or Analytics teams

AI-first mindset - personally fluent in using AI tools to drive productivity, with a strong instinct for identifying where AI or automation can improve GTM workflows and team-wide processes

International or multi-market experience is a plus, but not required

Benefits & Perks

A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums 

Fertility and adoption benefits

Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage

Headspace mindfulness app subscription

Global Employee Assistance Program

Retirement benefits with employer match

Flexible paid time off

12 weeks paid parental leave and family care leave

Pretax commuter benefit

Education reimbursement

Employee donation match to community organizations

7 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Dog-friendly workplace

Free lunch and snacks

Private rooftop

Hack week twice per year

Cash Compensation Range: $148,500 - $239,200 USD

The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, and location, among other factors.

In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include overtime pay), Squarespace employees are eligible to be granted an option to purchase our common stock. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive structure in addition to base salary.

About Squarespace

Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries and territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, and scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, and marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity and creating and managing social media presence with Bio Sites and Unfold. Our team of more than 1,700 is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, and Aveiro, Portugal. For more information about our company, visit https://www.squarespace.com/about/careers.

Our Commitment 

Today, more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives and experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace and celebrate the diversity of our customer base, but we also strive for the same in our employees. At Squarespace, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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