Group Account Director

Title: Group Account Director - Product Business Development (S3)

Location: Remote USA

Reports To: VP Business Development, Auto Analytics & ALG

The Role:

The Director of Business Development - Auto Analytics & Advisory is a strategic leader responsible for driving profitable revenue growth by leveraging J.D. Power’s cutting-edge data, advisory, and predictive analytics solutions. This role combines expertise in the automotive, financial services, and capital markets sectors with strong relationship-building and problem-solving skills to deliver tailored solutions that address client challenges and opportunities. By collaborating with sales, customer success and product development teams, this position will develop client-specific strategies, manage sales pipelines, and craft compelling proposals to highlight J.D. Power’s unique value proposition. With a focus on industry trends, innovative solutions and superior client service, this position plays a pivotal role in shaping company success while fostering professional partnerships and delivering exceptional business results. 

The Impact You Will Have in This Role:

Drive profitable revenue growth 

What You’ll Be Doing in This Role: 

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of J.D. Power’s data, advisory, and predictive analytics solutions, including the specific value proposition for each client.
• Gain a strong understanding of competitive products and solutions in the marketplace.
  • Articulate the differentiation and unique selling points of J.D. Power’s offerings.
• Collaborate with sales, customer success and product development teams to:
  • Build meaningful, trusting, and professional relationships with client stakeholders, budget holders, and executives.
  • Drive discovery in client meetings and presentations to identify client challenges and opportunities, aligning J.D. Power’s existing or potential solutions to address those needs.
  • Develop client-specific annual sales and pricing strategies, including carryover services, upselling existing solutions, as well as roadmaps for product enhancements and new product development.
  • Manage the sales pipeline in Salesforce, ensuring timely follow-ups and maintaining a consistent cadence for renewals and new opportunities.
  • Create professional PowerPoint proposals and presentations showcasing solution capabilities and value propositions.
  • Assist in the development and execution of cross-sell strategies in collaboration with other J.D. Power product groups.
  • Develop, review, and manage contractual documents to ensure alignment with client needs and organizational standards.

Qualifications of this Role:

• Education and Job Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree a plus
  • Experience in sales, marketing, customer success, or product development.
  • Background in data licensing, technology, consulting and business development favorable
  • Cross functional team experience
• Industry Expertise:
  • Fluent in the automotive, financial services and capital markets sectors
  • Working understanding of OEM variable marketing (incentives) tactics and relationship to sales volume
  • Strong knowledge of data analytics and consulting as well as their complimentary solutions
  • Ability to identify industry trends and a solid understanding of macroeconomic cycles
• Skills and Competencies:
  • Superior ability to build and maintain strong client relationships including professional protocols
  • Analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills
  • Expertise in creating and delivering impactful presentations.
  • Proficiency in contract management, including drafting and negotiating Statements of Work (SOW), Change Orders (CO), Master Service Agreements (MSA), License and Service Agreements (LSA), and commercial Terms & Conditions (T&C).
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Basic proficiency in Salesforce for opportunity management and tracking.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Personal Attributes:
  • Self-motivated, results-oriented, and adaptable to fast-paced environments.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Willingness to travel as required (up to 15-50%).

The Hiring Manager says:

”I’m looking for a career minded professional with the intelligence, positive attitude and internal motivation to be successful in this role.”

The Way We Work: 

• Leader Led
• Remote First
• Foster Flexibility
• Reward Performance
• Time Off Matters

Company Mission

J.D. Power is clear about what we do to ensure our success into the future. We unite industry leading data and insights with world-class technology to solve our clients’ toughest challenges. 

Our Values

At J.D. Power, we strive to be Truth Finders, Change Makers and Team Driven - the distinct behaviors that, together, define our unique culture.  

J.D. Power is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. 

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