Sr. Manager, Business Development and Partnerships

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.   We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.   Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.We are currently seeking a Senior Manager, Business Development and Partnerships to lead our strategic business development initiatives. Our ideal candidate will bring prior deal-making experience and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.


The Role

• Lead the entire business development process with prospective partners and customers
• Build a pipeline of new business partnership opportunities and develop a robust industry network
• Develop a business case – financial, operational, risks & opportunities - and present a recommendation to the senior leadership 
• Conduct market analysis, formulate commercial strategy, and present key findings to senior executives
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, legal, finance, operations, and other functions to successfully structure, negotiate, and execute deals at hand
• Project manage through the deal lifecycle to ensure timely execution
• Support PR, Communications and Investor Relations to announce strategic deals and partnerships effectively

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, engineering or other relevant fields
• 10+ years of experience in business development, corporate development, procurement, or other partnership development roles
• 3+ years of experience and/or domain expertise in automotive, mobility, and relevant adjacent sectors
• Proven track record of prior deal-making experience and strong understanding of complex commercial agreements
• Aptitude for driving tasks to completion with minimal guidance while still operating in a team environment
• Excellent business acumen and strong communication skills to present to both internal and external audiences
• Excellent critical thinking, research, and analytical capabilities
• Excellent ability to negotiate

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