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Equifax is seeking a Data Strategy and Partnerships Manager for our US Commercial Team. This is an individual contributor role is open due to growth and will be based in either our Alpharetta or Atlanta, Georgia office.This role will be responsible for managing data as a product and ensuring the right data is available at scale in all the environments. Identify new data monetization opportunities working with vendors to ensure data meets industry and Equifax requirements.Work closely with data product owners to develop a cohesive data strategy supporting the Commercial Business Units roadmap. This is a hybrid role that requires being in the office 3 days/week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.This position does not offer immigration sponsorship (current or future) including F-1 STEM OPT extension support.What you'll do- Manages data acquisition for our partner/vendor relationship within the Commercial Vertical.
- Fosters and maintains partner/vendor trust by developing strong working relationships with key decision makers and influencers.
- Proactively conducts research to identify possible new external sources for the data, analyzes data to understand its benefits and then communicates findings
- Drives strong data pipeline development and execution; prepares reports and other data supplier documentation.
- Proactively identifies, recommends, and executes the correct business model to deliver the required downstream outcome.
- Provides strong customer service related to the onboarding process for ongoing growth of our data partners
- Builds and maintains an understanding of industry trends and uses knowledge to identify factors that differentiate Equifax from its competitors
- Shares data quality results, issues, and opportunities with furnishers.
- Experience developing data management policies and procedures as well as creating an operating model to efficiently and effectively manage a company’s data assets while meeting regulatory and legal obligations
- Bachelor's degree in related discipline; Master’s Degree strongly preferred
- 5-7 years of related sales, consulting or sales support experience
- 5 years of experience building business partnerships and negotiating complex agreements
- Negotiating experience and interactions with vendors. Drive compliance control defaults, data maintenance on web channels.
- Experience leading development/improvement and implementation of business strategy, operating models, and business capabilities (people, process, and IT)
- Experience documenting and communicating guidelines, standards, and frameworks
- Account Acquisition - Independently focuses on acquiring new accounts and tailoring approaches to meet needs.
- Active Listening - Aligns with business users to understand desired outcomes and relate back to data acquisition opportunities for enhancement and new product developments
- Business Partnership and Consulting - Understand acquisition strategies, communicating possible acquisition ventures to appropriate stakeholders. Depending on acquisition size, serve as the connection between the business and possible data acquisition teams, driving business decisions and strategy
- Industry Knowledge - Well versed in the industry as well as organization knowledge, builds and maintains an understanding of industry trends and uses this knowledge to identify factors that differentiate EFX from its competitors and to implement best practices
- Value Analysis - Provides internal customers with the needed information to understand the uses and values of the company’s data/products/offerings and the corresponding value for their organization (e.g., ROI); Proactively identifies, recommends, and implements value-added solutions to strengthen relationships with customers, providing insights on downstream outcomes and recommending alternative solutions to customers when their requests are not in their best interests.
- Business Market Strategy - Uses knowledge of the markets, strategies, and operating environments for a data product to bring together different teams and develop solutions for a given data product
- Knowledge of Data Products and Industry - Ability to lead analyses of EFX data products and capabilities, as well as market and competitor data products and capabilities
- Strategy Development and Implementation - Ability to develop and improve the strategy for a given data product or capability, and manage execution plans
We offer comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, 401k matching, paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.
Are you ready to power your possible? Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!
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At Equifax (NYSE: EFX), we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics, and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping financial institutions, companies, employers, and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence. Our unique blend of differentiated data, analytics, and cloud technology drives insights to power decisions to move people forward.
Headquartered in Atlanta and supported by nearly 15,000 employees worldwide, Equifax operates or has investments in 24 countries in North America, Central and South America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region.
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