Global Channel Partnership Lead

Role Overview

• 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)
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Requirements

• 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 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

• 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