Director, OEM Business Development

Director, OEM Business Development

Who We Are 

Accelerate your career at Solera. You’ll find great people, a culture of collaboration, a competitive benefits package, and the opportunity to grow as far as your talents and ambition will take you. With over 235,000 partners and customers in more than 90 countries, you’ll be at the forefront of the future of vehicle lifecycle management. We strive to transform every touchpoint of the vehicle lifecycle into a connected digital experience. Challenges inspire us, and failure motivates us. We’re hungry to improve the world around us continuously and you’ll join a team of disruptive innovators who are dedicated to building the future of Solera. Our teams exceed expectations by being themselves – entrepreneurial and uncommon. Help us transform industries and learn more about us at solera.com. 

What You'll Do

Establish outside relationships with automotive consultants, vendors, and original equipment manufacturers (OEM) 

Own the sales cycle, including aggressive prospecting, qualifying leads, and closing sales opportunities using various sources 

Present value-based selling strategies to OEMs using Solera technology suite of products and consulting services 

Partner with other key players like solution advisors and sales director to strategize and close high-value opportunities

Collaborate with product management on certification projects for OEMs

Attend necessary status calls with clients and partners

Establish a cadence of Quarterly Business Reviews with clients in order to retain and grow partnerships 

Meet and exceed individual daily, weekly, and monthly targets and goals 

Utilize Salesforce to track all activities internally 

Able to understand and identify the business, needs, challenges, and expectations of customers 

Committed to being a curious learner of the industry and our solutions 

Able to maintain a thorough understanding of the automobile industry, including industry trends, industry business processes, industry performance indicators, and key client competitors 

What You’ll Bring 

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 

5+ years of sales experience, SaaS Software sales experience preferred 

Successful business development background with expertise in conquest lead generation 

Successful track record of generating and closing sales opportunities 

High workplace efficiency; proficient in project management and multi-tasking 

Ability to consistently fill the pipeline and drive revenue opportunities

Skilled presenter and communicator 

Master negotiator and closer 

Excellent sales, active listening, and presentation skills 

Demonstrates challenger sales skills 

Experience working in a collaborative environment across multiple departments to ensure the successful delivery of our software solutions 

Self-motivated and driven by success, strong work ethic, and integrity 

Automotive experience (CRM, DMS, etc.)

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