Vice President of Business Development

Description

Vice President of Business Development

Description

700Credit is the largest provider of credit and compliance solutions to the automotive industry today. 700Credit is a dynamic, exciting place to work. We hire exceptional people and every one of them is empowered to think independently, to take initiative as an employee and to be innovative. 700Credit offers an excellent compensation/benefit package.

Summary

700Credit is looking for a reliable, Vice President of Business Development to join the team. As a Vice President of Business Development, you are a key contributor in assisting our credit sales team. This individual will be responsible for sourcing and integrating all dealership credit sales functions for 700Credit. The Vice President of Business Development will ensure all activities are in alignment with 700Credit overall goals, through establishing and maintaining key relationships.  They will use experience and talent to ensure successful implementation of 700Credit’s vison by utilizing effective leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage entire process of Affiliate referral process to ensure needs are met
• Manage the Affiliate boarding process, train Affiliates, lead referral process is set and in place, ensure affiliate revenue share is setup and executed correctly
• Actively source referrals from Affiliate partners to increase new credit sales opportunities
• Research new Affiliate partners that offer/should offer credit to increase brand awareness and acquisition opportunities
• Evaluate affiliate partners and execution strategies, to assess best strategies for integration
• Regularly follow up with Affiliates to maintain customer loyalty
• Support reps with Affiliate partnerships
• Participate in trade show and speaking engagements to further develop 700Credit brand
• Execute and manage beta dealers for new affiliate installs. 

Qualifications

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Ability to identify industry trends and perform market analysis  
• Prior industry knowledge and experience is strongly preferred
• Must have creative skills, planning, and analytical skills to be successful in this position
• Experience in communicating business ideas with plan to management
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate high ability to build and cultivate external client relationships:  listen to the market.
• Must be able to work autonomously and manage all projects with minimal assistance, to adapt quickly to shifting priorities, and to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.