Risepoint · 20 hours ago
Director, Commercial
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
7+ years expRisepoint is an education technology company that provides world-class support and trusted expertise to more than 100 universities and colleges. The Director, Commercial will lead strategic and business initiatives to optimize revenue and customer lifetime value while collaborating with senior executives and functional leaders.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Developing differentiating market insight that includes the competitive landscape (key players, pricing, and potential disrupters); university and student funding landscape; and refined business development target framework
Developing go-to-market playbook to drive growth in Risepoint’s core US business, unlocking new states, new types of institutions (e.g., community colleges), and new program areas and product offerings (e.g., stackable credentials)
Developing innovative GTM models to expand Risepoint’s addressable market, including build-operate-transfer, joint ventures, and consortia
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 7 years' experience in Consulting, Strategy, and Commercial roles, including leading high-impact teams
Proven track record of successfully scoping and delivering projects, building and leveraging appropriate processes and tools to drive commercial impact
Exceptional and well-rounded analytical skills – able to evaluate opportunities from strategic, commercial and operational perspectives (e.g., negotiation models, financial impact assessments)
Exceptional leadership, management, and communication skills, with executive presence and demonstrated ability to influence cross functionally across all levels of an organization
Preferred
Experience and demonstrated success in the Higher Education and OPM sectors is highly desirable
MBA or equivalent advanced degree in commercial field is strongly preferred
Management consulting experience is strongly preferred
Company
Risepoint
Risepoint partners with universities to create online degree programs and offers recruitment marketing and admissions services.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Risepoint has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2024 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-12-02
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