Senior Manager International Strategy

Job description

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. 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