Business Development Director OEM Partnerships (Remote)
Job Summary
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 OEM and industry partnerships enhance data commercialization and drive new growth across the global automotive sector. You will report to the VP of Product Management.
This role is tailored for an accomplished commercial strategist with deep experience developing partnerships with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and adjacent ecosystem partners. The ideal candidate combines a robust understanding of the automotive industrys digital transformation with an extensive executive-level rolodex inside OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers and the executive presence to engage credibly with C-suite decision-makers.
Main Responsibilities:
OEM Partnership Development
Identify cultivate and manage strategic relationships with automotive OEMs captive finance arms and Tier-1 partners to expand Experians participation in connected-vehicle data digital retailing and mobility initiatives.
Strategic Growth & Market Expansion
Develop strategies that unlock new OEM-centric revenue streams through data licensing analytics partnerships marketing solutions and risk decisioning products.
Executive Relationship Management
Leverage and grow a network of OEM executives across marketing sales connected services and digital innovation functions. Be a trusted advisor to help them use Experians capabilities to achieve strategic goals.
Partnership Strategy
Source structure and negotiate complex partnerships alliances and joint ventures that integrate Experians data and technology into OEM programs and platforms.
Sales Partnership & Enablement
Collaborate with Experians OEM sales and client management teams to operationalize partnership strategiesensuring alignment between strategic intent and commercial execution.
Collaboration
Work with our teams (product data analytics and technology) to co-create OEM-specific solutions that drive measurable client value.
Go-to-Market Development
Partner with marketing and product leadership to create compelling narratives and materials for OEM audiences highlighting Experians unique data identity and decisioning capabilities.
Financial & Market Analysis
Build business cases and ROI models that evaluate OEM partnership potential measure the impact and guide investment decisions.
Industry Leadership & Representation
Represent Experian Automotive at major OEM forums industry conferences and executive roundtables strengthening Experians leadership in data-driven automotive innovation.
Qualifications :
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Business Economics or related field (MBA preferred).
- 10 years of experience in OEM-focused business development corporate strategy or strategic partnerships within automotive mobility or connected-vehicle ecosystems.
- Record of establishing and expanding partnerships with automakers and captive finance entities.
- Executive network within the automotive OEM community and related industry partners.
Functional Expertise
- Experience with OEM operations connected-car data digital retailing and vehicle lifecycle value creation.
- Experience collaborating with sales organizations to partnership strategies.
- Advanced financial modeling and business-case development skills.
- Ability to travel up to 25% for OEM and industry partner engagements.
- Automotive ecosystem business development experience including direct engagement with OEM Tier-1 and mobility partners.
- Background in data credit or analytics-driven solutions for automotive manufacturers.
- Expertise using executive networks to guide enterprise-level OEM agreements.
- Familiarity with latest technologies such as AI/ML connected-vehicle data platforms EV ecosystems and mobility-as-a-service models.
Additional Information :
- Great compensation package including uncapped commission
- Core benefits including medical dental vision and matching 401K
- Flexible work environment ability to work remote hybrid or in-office
- Flexible time off including volunteer time off vacation sick and 12-paid holidays
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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 skills experience and education. This position is also eligible for a variable pay opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package.
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Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
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