How to hire a director, international marketing

How to hire a director, international marketing, step by step

Here's a step-by-step director, international marketing hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a director, international marketing job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new director, international marketing
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the director, international marketing you need to hire. Certain director, international marketing roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   A director, international marketing's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, directors, international marketing from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents director, international marketing salaries for various positions.

   Type of Director, International Marketing	Description	Hourly rate
   Director, International Marketing	Advertising, promotions, and marketing managers plan programs to generate interest in products or services. They work with art directors, sales agents, and financial staff members.	$28-74
   Marketing Vice President	Marketing vice presidents (VPs) are responsible for a company's overall marketing efforts and strategies. They plan and develop marketing strategies to bolster their company's market positioning and attain business goals... Show more	$58-124
   Product Director	The duties of a product director depend on one's place or industry of employment. Typically, their responsibilities revolve around overseeing the product development operations to ensure smooth flow and efficiency, devise strategies to improve processes, gather relevant data such as sales and customer feedback, and coordinate with different departments in developing new products and services... Show more	$50-101

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Digital Marketing
   • Integrated Marketing
   • Business Strategies
   • Marketing Campaigns
   • Product Development
   • YouTube
   • Business Development
   • International Markets
   • Market Research
   • International Business
   • Revenue Growth
   • R
   • Brand Positioning
   • SEO

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead successful development of large-scale web-base e-commerce offering for use by pharmaceutical manufacturers and their patients.
   • Establish a wide variety of analytics regarding lead/customer costs, conversion, and campaign ROI.
   • Conceive company offerings and strategic packages for analytics, optimization, marketing operations, campaign management and architecture service lines.
   • Write grant RFP to renew and maintain funding.
   • Design marketing strategies to introduce patent security technology to emerging economies in the EMEA regions.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your director, international marketing job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A director, international marketing can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, directors, international marketing' average salary in alaska is 47% less than in rhode island.
   • Seniority. Entry-level directors, international marketing 62% less than senior-level directors, international marketing.
   • Certifications. A director, international marketing with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a director, international marketing's salary.

   Average director, international marketing salary

   $95,961yearly

   $46.14 hourly rate

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   Entry-level director, international marketing salary

   $59,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 25, 2025

   Average director, international marketing salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$118,963	$57
   2	District of Columbia	$118,095	$57
   3	Maryland	$118,065	$57
   4	New Jersey	$112,043	$54
   5	California	$107,512	$52
   6	Illinois	$105,381	$51
   7	Minnesota	$102,271	$49
   8	North Carolina	$99,370	$48
   9	Pennsylvania	$97,190	$47
   10	New Hampshire	$92,064	$44
   11	Virginia	$87,086	$42
   12	Texas	$85,660	$41
   13	Colorado	$84,635	$41
   14	Nevada	$84,210	$40
   15	Florida	$82,525	$40
   16	Tennessee	$82,246	$40
   17	New Mexico	$81,900	$39
   18	Louisiana	$81,561	$39
   19	Arizona	$81,110	$39
   20	Indiana	$77,475	$37

   Average director, international marketing salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Baker McKenzie	$205,956	$99.02
   2	OPI	$176,583	$84.90
   3	Meta	$159,118	$76.50	165
   4	AlixPartners	$151,596	$72.88	1
   5	Starz	$143,798	$69.13	4
   6	ViacomCBS	$136,262	$65.51
   7	West Gate Bank	$123,216	$59.24
   8	Pwc	$118,055	$56.76	419
   9	Edwards Lifesciences	$117,364	$56.42	21
   10	Prudential Bank	$110,418	$53.09	17
   11	Fortune International Group	$106,119	$51.02
   12	Kforce	$105,927	$50.93	13
   13	Fig	$105,166	$50.56
   14	Keyes Realty	$104,682	$50.33
   15	Tableau	$102,067	$49.07
   16	Southern New Hampshire University	$97,861	$47.05
   17	Tyson Foods	$95,879	$46.10	3
   18	ITW	$94,585	$45.47	33
   19	EisnerAmper	$93,753	$45.07	1
   20	Roblox	$92,940	$44.68	3

4. Writing a director, international marketing job description

   A director, international marketing job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a director, international marketing job description:

   Director, international marketing job description example

   What does BPM stand for? Innovation, opportunity, community, diversity, inclusivity, flexibility and so much more.
   
   B-P-M stands for “Because People Matter,” because at our core, our people drive everything we do and how we do it.
   
   We are a forward-thinking, full-service accounting firm providing modern solutions to businesses across the globe. We focus on comprehensive assurance, tax, and consulting services for our clients, and we provide our people and our community with the resources to lead meaningful and purposeful lives.
   
   While we are one of the largest California-based accounting firms, our flexible work locations and schedules mean we have professionals across the continent. BPM offers a rich diversity in clients, industries, and overall work. Our teams and our clients drive us to provide quality services and ignite unique insights and ideas that contribute to our continued success. Our clients come from different backgrounds and industries, which keep our people intellectually challenged every day.
   
   Our initiatives and ideals lead to our continued recognition as one of the “Best Places to Work” in the Bay Area and beyond. We are dedicated to providing meaningful careers for all of our employees along with fostering an environment that allows an integrated lifestyle. Our flexible culture allows our professionals to live a balanced lifestyle between their work responsibilities and personal commitments.
   International Tax Services Team
   
   Our growing International Tax Services (ITS) team is led by Partners and Managing Directors whose practices and expertise spans across industries (Blockchain and Digital Assets, FinTech, Technology, Manufacturing, among others), tax services (technical consulting, compliance, provision, and controversy), and prior firm and federal government agency experience (e.g., Big 4 National Office and practice offices, IRS Chief Counsel (National Office), U.S. Treasury Department).
   
   BPM's International Tax Services (ITS) team is looking for a dynamic and driven Director, interested in taking their career to the next level. You will have a unique opportunity to collaborate with and learn from practice group leadership, and manage and contribute to projects involving not only complex international tax issues but also cutting-edge transactions within innovative industries.
   
   Opportunity and Responsibilities:
   The incumbent to this role will have a unique opportunity to work with clients in a range of industries, and in particular on projects within the Blockchain and Digital Assets Industry. BPM is one of the largest West Coast-based accounting and advisory firms serving this industry, advising a range of companies in the ecosystem, including among others, miners, wallets and custodians, exchanges, payment and DeFi platforms, and DAOs.
   
   As a member of the ITS team, you will work on a variety of tax issues for multinational corporate clients, primarily including research and analysis related to tax planning, restructurings, transfer pricing, tax controversy and audit defense, but also involvement in relevant tax compliance.
   
   This position involves researching and writing technical memoranda to advise multinational businesses on tax implications of cross-border transactions as well as coordinating U.S. tax laws with foreign tax laws to develop an optimal worldwide tax strategy for clients. You will assume a high degree of responsibility and exposure within BPM, and self-starters and well-organized professionals will excel in this role. As such, a technical skillset and expertise in the international tax statutory rules and regulations is critical.
   You Have (Qualifications):Requirements: Minimum 8-10 years' experience in public accounting, law, or industry with an emphasis in International Tax Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business-related field preferred (JD, LLM, or MST preferred) Active member of a State bar or CPA certification/license Experience from Big 4, law firm, industry, or other national accounting or consulting firm preferred In-depth knowledge of rules related to Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, foreign tax credits Strong analytical and research skills Excellent verbal and written communications skills Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail Strong organizations skills Ability to work in a fast-paced professional services environment
   You Will (Responsibilities):Oversee multiple client services teams on client engagements; plan, execute, direct, and complete international tax projects in a wide variety of industries; provide innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise to clients; and manage to budget. Manage the delivery of a full range of international tax services and advise U.S. and foreign multinational companies on the tax implications of their international operations as well as coordinate U.S. tax laws with foreign tax laws to develop an optimal worldwide tax strategy.Consult with clients on tax-efficient structuring of international transactions, effective use of tax treaties, planning related to offshore investments activities and repatriation strategies to minimize U.S. and foreign income taxes.Minimizing worldwide tax burdens on business transactions and operations to support clients in making tax-efficient foreign investments.Serve as a point-of-contact for client personnel with both tax and technical backgrounds.Build on technical competence by keeping up to date on industry trends, developments and technical authorities and apply them to complex situations.
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   Wondering if you should apply?
   
   BPM is powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. We recognize, develop, and empower talent and encourage diversity of thought. Your point of view, skillset and experience will only make us stronger, so if you're eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you.
   
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   BPM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
   
   For positions based in San Francisco, consideration of qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
   
   Please note - this posting is for prospective candidates only. Unsolicited third party resume submissions will be considered property of BPM and will not be acknowledged or returned.
   
   BPM COVID Vaccination Policy
   
   Effective July 1, 2021, only fully vaccinated employees will be permitted to enter our offices until further notice. Fully vaccinated means there has been a 2 full week period since the last vaccine. All employees must wear a mask until further notice.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find directors, international marketing for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your director, international marketing job on Zippia to find and recruit director, international marketing candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as swipe files, exit five, marketinghire, american marketing association.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting directors, international marketing requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new director, international marketing

   Once you have selected a candidate for the director, international marketing position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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