Business Development Director, Automotive - Remote

Overview

The Business Development Director is a senior growth leader within the newly formed Experian Automotive Business Development & Strategic Partnerships group, tasked with expanding Experian's ecosystem of partners and enhancing data commercialization in the automotive sector.

In Short

• Lead strategic growth and market expansion initiatives.
• Develop executive relationships across OEMs, lenders, and technology providers.
• Spearhead partnership strategy and execution.
• Collaborate with sales teams to operationalize partnership strategies.
• Conduct financial and market analyses to assess opportunities.
• Represent Experian at industry events and conferences.
• Deliver data-driven presentations to senior executives.
• Drive initiatives from conception through execution.
• Ability to travel up to 25% for meetings.
• Foster a collaborative environment across diverse partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in business development or strategic partnerships.
• Experience structuring large-scale partnerships.
• Strong executive network in the automotive ecosystem.
• Expertise in the automotive value chain.
• Experience influencing in complex organizations.
• Strong strategic and commercial focus.
• Collaborative and alignment-building skills.
• Comfortable driving initiatives independently.
• Familiarity with AI/ML and connected vehicle technologies.

Benefits

• Great compensation package and bonus plan.
• Core benefits including full medical, dental, and vision.
• Fully remote environment.
• Flexible time off including volunteer time off and paid holidays.