Business Development Account Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Michigan.

📋 Description

• Actively seek out and engage with new potential partner organizations, particularly independent agents, to generate credit sales opportunities.

• Oversee the complete partner onboarding process, ensuring seamless integration, accurate establishment of revenue sharing agreements, and effective training for new partners.

• Consistently follow up with current partners to foster strong relationships, uncover growth opportunities, and promote shared success.

• Collaborate closely with partners to ensure efficient referral processes and implement effective strategies to optimize credit sales.

• Conduct research on potential partners and analyze market trends to pinpoint opportunities for new collaborations.

• Manage beta dealers for new partner integrations, ensuring successful implementation and gathering feedback.

• Represent 700Credit at industry trade shows and speaking engagements to boost brand visibility and cultivate new business prospects.

• Assist the sales team in managing third-party partnerships and aligning partner activities with the company’s overall objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

• Demonstrated ability to source and establish new partner relationships, particularly in the automotive or credit sectors.

• Strong skills in market research and analysis to evaluate trends and identify new business opportunities.

• Capability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with an emphasis on building and maintaining long-term relationships.

• Experience in communicating business strategies and plans to management effectively.

• Previous experience in a business development or sales role, preferably within credit or automotive services.

• Ability to think innovatively and implement strategic plans to foster business growth.

🏝️ Benefits

• Excellent compensation/benefit package