Director, Commercial

Risepoint Holdings LLC

Job Overview

Location

US - Remote

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• As Director, Commercial at Risepoint Holdings LLC, you will serve as a strategic leader driving revenue growth and market expansion for an education technology company dedicated to increasing access to affordable, workforce-focused online degree programs for working adults and underserved student populations. Your role is critical in shaping how Risepoint partners with regional universities to scale high-impact programs in nursing, teaching, business, and public service, directly contributing to the company’s mission of expanding educational equity and economic mobility.
• You will partner with senior executives across Commercial, Strategy, Sales, Marketing, Product, and Finance to develop and execute data-informed short- and long-term strategies that optimize revenue, customer lifetime value, and market positioning, ensuring alignment with Risepoint’s strategic plan while identifying new growth levers in evolving higher education markets.
• Your day-to-day responsibilities will include developing differentiated market intelligence by analyzing competitive OPM landscapes, pricing models, go-to-market tactics, and university/student funding dynamics to refine Risepoint’s business development targeting and uncover white-space opportunities.
• You will design and implement go-to-market playbooks to accelerate growth in core US markets, including expansion into new states, community colleges, and high-potential program areas such as stackable credentials, ensuring scalable and repeatable approaches to customer acquisition and retention.
• You will lead the innovation of commercial models by designing and testing alternative deal structures—including build-operate-transfer agreements, joint ventures, and consortia—to expand Risepoint’s addressable market and deepen partnerships with institutional clients beyond traditional service agreements.
• You will provide leadership, mentorship, and coaching to cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture grounded in accountability, intellectual curiosity, and results-driven execution across all levels of the organization.
• You will synthesize complex market, financial, and operational insights into actionable recommendations for senior leadership, enabling informed decision-making on resource allocation, pricing strategy, and market entry initiatives.
• You will build and refine processes, tools, and frameworks that enhance commercial effectiveness, ensuring consistency and scalability in deal structuring, negotiation, and customer engagement across the organization.
• You will act as a trusted thought partner to the SVP of Commercial and other executives, influencing strategic direction through rigorous analysis, clear communication, and executive presence in both internal and external forums.
• In this role, you will develop deep expertise in the higher education and OPM sectors, sharpen your strategic and commercial acumen, and build a track record of driving measurable impact through innovative business models and cross-functional leadership—positioning you for continued growth in senior strategy, commercial, or general management roles.

🎯 Requirements

• 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
• 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

🏖️ Benefits

• Opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a mission-driven education technology company expanding access to affordable, workforce-relevant education for working adults
• High-visibility role with direct access to senior leadership and influence across Commercial, Strategy, Sales, Marketing, Product, and Finance functions
• Remote work flexibility within the United States, enabling work-life balance while contributing to a growing, purpose-focused organization
• Exposure to complex, innovative deal structures and market expansion initiatives in the evolving higher education and OPM landscape
• Professional development through mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership of strategic initiatives in a dynamic, intellectually stimulating environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits package aligned with senior leadership responsibilities in a mission-aligned, equity-focused organization

Skills & Technologies

Remote

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About Risepoint Holdings LLC

Risepoint is a private equity firm focused on acquiring and growing lower-middle-market companies in North America. It partners with founder-owned businesses in sectors such as business services, niche manufacturing, distribution, and specialty consumer products, providing capital, strategic guidance, and operational expertise to accelerate growth and improve performance. The firm pursues long-term value creation through buy-and-build strategies, operational improvements, and add-on acquisitions, aiming to scale portfolio companies while preserving their core culture and management teams.

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