Experian GSA's ( Partnerships team builds a strategic, global partner ecosystem to accelerate growth, drive innovation, and expand market reach. We work cross-functionally across business units, product, and go-to-market teams to deliver a unified partnership strategy that supports Experian's ambition for sustained scalable growth.

About the Role:

We are hiring a Global Channel Partnership Lead to build and scale Experian's enterprise channel partnership function within ESS-GSA. This is a highly strategic, hands-on role responsible for establishing the channel strategy, recruiting and activating partners, and delivering partner-sourced and partner-influenced revenue growth

You will work closely with Platform Owners, Business Unit leaders, and Product Managers. You will also collaborate with Sales leadership to embed Experian's data, analytics, and decisioning capabilities into partner ecosystems. This will unlock new distribution channels and accelerate joint go-to-market execution.

This is a remote position, reporting to the VP, Data Ventures and Partnerships.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

Channel Strategy & Build

• Define and execute the global channel partnership strategy aligned to Experian's growth priorities across data, decisioning, fraud, and marketing solutions
• Establish the channel operating model, including partner segmentation, engagement models (referral, reseller, embedded/OEM, co-sell), and success metrics
• Identify and prioritize high-impact partner archetypes (e.g., SaaS platforms, Core AI Providers, fintechs, system integrators, data/technology partners)

Partner Acquisition & Development

• Recruit, negotiate, and onboard strategic channel partners that unlock new distribution and revenue streams
• Develop joint business plans with clear objectives, pipeline targets, and growth milestones
• Act as the executive relationship owner, engaging partner leadership to drive alignment and long-term value
• Manage partner relationship across end-to-end lifecycle of the partnership

Go-to-Market & Revenue Growth

• Drive partner-sourced and partner-influenced pipeline, including co-sell motions and embedded distribution opportunities
• Lead account mapping, opportunity co-creation, and joint customer engagement strategies
• Activate and enable partner sales teams on Experian's value proposition and solutions portfolio

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with internal stakeholders (Sales, Product, Marketing, GTM, and regional teams) to align on priorities, messaging, and execution
• Orchestrate resources to support joint GTM campaigns, enablement, and deal acceleration
• Build scalable processes and strategies to support repeatable partner success

Performance & Scale

• Establish and track KPIs (pipeline, revenue, partner productivity, activation rates)
• Lead regular pipeline reviews and business reviews to identify growth opportunities and remove blockers
• Continuously refine the channel model to improve efficiency, scalability, and impact

• 10+ years of experience in Partnerships, Channel, GTM, Business Development or Growth roles within B2B SaaS or product-led organizations
• Leaderships experience across strategy, sales, and value proposition development, collaborating with internal stakeholders and partners
• Experience leading and collaborating with teams, including technical, sales, product, and support resources from Experian and partner organizations
• Experience working in complex, matrixed organizations with global and regional stakeholders
• Willingness to travel (~30%)

Benefits/Perks:

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's people first, inclusive and purpose driven culture is multi award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2025 (Fortune Global Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 26 countries to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or explore our Careers Site to understand why.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay range for this position is listed above. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors such as job-related skills, experience, and education. You will be also eligible for a variable pay opportunity.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all groups protected under applicable federal, state and local law, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

Benefits/Perks:

• Great compensation package and bonus plan
• Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
• Flexible work environment, ability to work remote, hybrid or in-office
• Flexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick and 12-paid holidays
• Explore all our exciting benefits here: https://myexperianbenefits.com/

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