Business Development Director, Automotive Remote

The Business Development Director is a senior growth leader within the newly formed Experian Automotive Business Development & Strategic Partnerships group a team chartered to expand Experians ecosystem of partners enhance data commercialization and lead new market opportunities across the automotive sector.

This role is designed for a commercial strategist with an understanding of automotive finance and technology marketssomeone who brings both an executive rolodex and the leadership presence to engage at the C-suite level.

The Director will develop strategic partnerships that strengthen Experians leadership in automotive intelligence. By collaborating with internal stakeholders and partnering with relevant sales teams you will ensure that new relationships and initiatives translate into measurable commercial success.

This is a high-visibility individual contributor role with broad influence across Experian Automotives product data and go-to-market teams directly affecting the businesss long-term growth strategy. You will report to VP Product Management.

Main Responsibilities

• Strategic Growth & Market Expansion
• Identify new revenue opportunities that extend Experian Automotives reach into emerging markets data products and strategic partnerships.
• Executive Relationship Development
• Leverage and expand an existing network of executive-level relationships across OEMs lenders digital retailers and technology providers to guide strategic conversations and close transformational deals.
• Partnership Strategy
• Lead the sourcing negotiation and execution of partnerships alliances and joint ventures that unlock new revenue streams data assets and innovation opportunities.
• Sales Partnership & Enablement
• Collaborate with Experians sales teams to operationalize and execute partnership strategiesensuring that new agreements are integrated into go-to-market plans and client engagement activities.
• Collaboration
• Partner with other teams in product data analytics and technology to design solutions that deliver measurable client and market value.
• Go-to-Market Development
• Work with sales and marketing leadership to build compelling value propositions client-facing materials and executive presentations that highlight Experians unique capabilities.
• Financial & Market Analysis
• Build financial models and business cases to assess strategic opportunities forecast ROI and ensure alignment with long-term goals.
• Industry Leadership & Representation
• Represent Experian Automotive at industry events conferences and executive roundtables promoting Experians role as a thought leader in automotive data and analytics.
• Executive Communication & Influence
• Deliver data-driven presentations to senior executives partners and internal stakeholders articulating strategy financial impact and partnership value.

Qualifications :

• Education & Experience
  • Bachelors degree in Business Economics or related field (MBA preferred).
  • 10 years of experience in business development corporate strategy or strategic partnerships within automotive financial services or data/technology industries.
  • Experience structuring and executing large-scale partnerships or joint ventures.
  • Executive network within the automotive ecosystem and adjacent markets.
• Functional Expertise
  • Experience with the automotive value chainOEMs lenders dealers digital marketplaces and mobility providers.
  • Expertise partnering with sales teams to operationalize strategic initiatives.
  • Experience influencing without authority in complex matrixed organizations.
  • Represent Experian in senior and board-level discussions.
• Personal Attributes
  • Strategic and commercially focused.
  • Collaborative; great at building alignment across diverse all partners.
  • Comfortable driving initiatives from conception through execution.
• Other Requirements
  • Ability to travel up to 25% to meet with partners clients and internal stakeholders.

Additional Qualifications

• Automotive ecosystem business development experience with a proven track record of engaging OEMs lenders marketplaces and technology providers to drive measurable revenue growth.
• Background in automotive data credit or analytics-driven business models.
• Expertise using executive networks to establish partnerships.
• Familiarity with latest technologies such as AI/ML connected vehicle data or EV infrastructure.

Additional Information :

Benefits/Perks:

• Great compensation package and bonus plan
• Core benefits including full medical dental vision and matching 401K
• Fully remote environment
• Flexible time off including volunteer time off vacation sick and 12-paid holidays

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experians culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI work/life balance development authenticity collaboration wellness reward and recognition volunteering... the list goes on. Experians people first approach is award-winning; Worlds Best Workplaces 2024 (Fortune Top 25) Great Place To Work in 24 countries and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay range for this position is listed above. Within this range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors such as job-related experience and education. You will be also eligible for a variable pay opportunity.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experians DNA and practices and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work irrespective of their gender ethnicity religion color sexuality physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time