Synopsis of the role
We are looking for a Sr Director, Partnerships to join us for a fixed Term of 12 months in a full time position. This role focuses on driving mutual, profitable growth by building and executing strategic alliance partner relationships using Equifax's six ways of partnering. Key responsibilities include defining joint sales strategies, identifying new partnership offerings, managing contract governance, and orchestrating internal resources alongside partner counterparts to expand market share. Success in this position requires deep industry and customer knowledge to lead account planning, navigate complex negotiations, and position
What you’ll do
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Drive mutual growth through strong Alliance Partner Relationships with highly complex and strategic alliances by executing on Equifax's six ways of partnering
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Orchestrate internal resources and partner counterparts to drive joint innovation, development, and/or selling activity
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Define and execute sales strategies with/to the Partner that drive profitable growth while delivering meaningful Partner value
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Identify and execute new partnerships that lead to new joint products and offerings
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Establish viable short- and long-term growth opportunities with Partner, and develop plans to convert opportunities into new business, revenue and market share
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Develop strategic plan for the Partnership, ensuring the Partners are aligned to the vision and strategic objectives
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Partner with account executives to actively engage external partners, and identify, develop and execute innovative and highly strategic partnership growth opportunities
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Foster strong working relationship with Partner stakeholders, especially across sales, marketing and product strategy
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Drive governance and management of relationship and facilitate business and revenue reviews periodically, engaging senior leaders and decision makers internally and within client accounts
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Interpret contract and manage contractual obligations; establish, monitor and report on metrics and milestones; negotiate changes to contracts and agreements
What experience you need
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Bachelor's degree and/or 7-10 years of related Sales experience
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Managing the full sales cycle for complex deals independently.
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Negotiating and closing mid to large complex deals.
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Maintaining accurate customer relationship management (CRM) system data, contributing to effective tracking and management.
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Employing strategic selling techniques and applied consultative sales methods effectively.
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Collaborating effectively with sales specialists to leverage their expertise.
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Executing renewals to maintain existing client relationships.
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Applying knowledge of (or experience in) specific industry verticals.
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Maintaining up-to-date industry knowledge.
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Successfully leveraging a complex matrixed environment to achieve business objectives.
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Tracking activity metrics to monitor performance and identify areas for improvement.
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Handling escalations and providing call coaching to the junior members of the team.
What could set you apart
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Masters degree
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Bi-Lingual (English and French)
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Experience in the Commercial credit ecosystem
This role has a base salary range of $119,976 - $157,469 The final salary selected from this range is dependent on the location of the role as well as the experiences & capabilities of the candidate selected. We offer comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.
El trabajo en Equifax
Creemos en una mentalidad de crecimiento. En Equifax, esto incluye brindar a nuestros empleados oportunidades para desempeñarse al máximo y aprender nuevas habilidades a lo largo del camino para inspirar y desarrollar carreras profesionales satisfactorias
Equifax es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Todos los aplicantes calificados recibirán consideración para el empleo sin distinción de raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, nacionalidad o discapacidad.
