Digital Business Development Manager

Description

We are seeking for a Digital Business Development Manager to drive the adoption and growth of General Motors innovative software products and services across Saudi Arabia .

In this role, you'll build strong relationships with our dealer partners, identify key strategic partners to elevate customer experiences, and leverage data-driven insights to recommend growth strategies aligned with General Motors goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal GM teams and dealer partners in Saudi Arabia

Ability to travel regularly for dealer visits and partner meetings

Work closely with our local external counsel to provide support with any GM specific regulatory/government/bank/tax requirement/activities

Develop and execute strategies to increase the adoption, activation, and sale of GM's software products with key customers and within the dealer network

Responsible to ensure GMs software product adoption targets are achieved

Work cross-functionally with GM Sales, Aftersales and dealers to ensure smooth OnStar activation processes and performance

Provide training, support, and resources to motivate dealerships to effectively promote GMs software and products to their customers.

Monitor the implementation of OnStar go-to-market strategies and communication

Stay up to date with industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor activities to identify potential business opportunities and threats

Contribute to the product development process by actively assisting in the collection of on-ground customer feedback

Research, identify, and evaluate potential technology partners to enhance GM customer's experiences, and create new revenue streams

Regularly track and report on key performance indicators related to digital product adoption and sales, dealership engagement, and partnership progress

Utilize data-driven insights to make strategic recommendations for business growth and improvements.

Knowledge and experience:

Familiarity with connected vehicle services and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in the automotive industry

Proven experience in digital business development, partnership management, or sales, with a key background in IoT technologies

Proficiency in digital business development strategies, partnership management, and subscription sales techniques

Preferred: understanding of automotive dealership operations and sales processes

Education:

Undergraduate degree preferably in Business

Skills:

Business Development skills

Relationship Management skills

Negotiation

Analytical Thinking

Fluent Arabic

Fluent English

Competencies:

Excellent written and verbal Communication in both English & Arabic

Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently

Adaptability

Business acumen

High quality decision making

The Digital Business Development Manager is based in Saudi Arabia.

Additional Description About GM

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