Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more. Experian invests in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. We have an amazing team of 25,200 people in 32 countries.
Job DescriptionExperian 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, and Sales leadership to embed Experian's data, analytics, and decisioning capabilities into partner ecosystems, unlocking new distribution channels and accelerating joint go-to-market execution.
This role requires a builder mindset—someone who can define the vision, stand up the operating model, and execute with urgency to deliver measurable business impact.
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
- Passion to learn and educate our channel partners through presentations and conversations, with soft skills and collaborative working style essential for complex enterprise deployments
- 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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Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience in Partnerships, Channel, GTM, Business Development or Growth roles within B2B SaaS or product-led organizations
- Leadership experience across strategy, sales, and value proposition development, collaborating with internal stakeholders and partners
- Experience recruiting, negotiating, and onboarding strategic channel partners and managing end-to-end partner lifecycles
- 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
- Strong soft skills and collaborative working style; ability to present and educate channel partners
- Builder mindset to define vision, establish operating model, and execute with urgency to deliver measurable impact
- Willingness to travel (~30%)
Experian Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Experian and has not been reviewed or approved by Experian.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical and dental coverage is described as strong, with expanded mental health resources and telemedicine options. Coverage includes inclusive services such as gender transition and fertility support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are generous, including substantial PTO/vacation, paid holidays, and paid volunteer days with options to purchase additional leave. Parental leave is available for birth and non-birth parents alongside flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company matching and contributory pension schemes in some regions. These elements complement base pay and bonuses to form a competitive total rewards package.
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What We Do
Experian unlocks the power of data to create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. During life’s big moments – from buying a home or car, to sending a child to college, to growing a business exponentially by connecting it with new customers – we empower consumers and our clients to manage data with confidence so they can maximize every opportunity. We gather, analyse and process data in ways others can’t. We help individuals take financial control and access financial services, businesses make smarter decision and thrive, lenders lend more responsibly, and organizations prevent identity fraud and crime. For more than 125 years, we’ve helped consumers and clients prosper, and economies and communities flourish – and we’re not done. Our 20,600 people in 43 countries believe the possibilities for you, and our world, are growing. We’re investing in new technologies, talented people and innovation so we can help create a better tomorrow. About Experian: Bringing data to life requires creativity, passion, flexibility and expertise. We want you to share in our success. That's why we offer rewards that recognise great performance. Working in a culture of collaboration, achievement and respect we will give you the support and encouragement you need to develop your skills and talents and progress your career. Everyday our people bring enthusiasm, innovation and inspiration to work and if this sounds like you connect with us at Experian.
