About ARAs Client
ARAs Client is a fast-growing B2B SaaS organization founded by ex-Amazon ad-tech experts, building cutting-edge AI-powered solutions for the retail and automotive ecosystem. Through its business unit, ARAs Client is revolutionizing how automotive dealers generate, monitor, and convert leads by offering an AI-first Sales and Marketing Operating System .
Our mission is simple : empower automotive dealers, OEMs, and marketplaces to increase conversions, improve ROI, and achieve sustainable growth through intelligent automation and data-driven decisioning.
Role Summary
We’re seeking a Enterprise SAAS Lead with deep automotive marketplace and OEM relationship experience to drive strategic partnerships and enterprise sales across Southeast Asia (SEA) and Australia / New Zealand (AUNZ). You’ll be responsible for building long-term partnerships with used-car marketplaces, OEMs, dealer groups, and complementary tech providers while driving revenue and market share for our automotive SaaS platform.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Partnerships : Build alliances with referrers, resellers, and service providers in SEA & AUNZ to expand partner channels.
Used-Car Marketplace Relationships : Develop and manage high-value partnerships with platforms such as Carousell, Carmudi, Autotrader, Carsales, Cardekho SEA, Pickles, etc.
OEM & Dealer Group Sales : Drive enterprise sales with OEMs and major dealer networks for SaaS solution adoption.
Product Ecosystem Alliances : Forge integrations and co-marketing partnerships with CRM, DMS, and marketing automation vendors to enhance solution stickiness.
Go-To-Market & Strategy : Define GTM strategies, pricing, and playbooks for local and regional expansion.
Revenue Ownership : Lead pipeline generation, deal structuring, negotiation, and closure for key enterprise accounts.
Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with marketing, product, and customer success teams to deliver tailored solutions for partners.
Must-Have Qualifications
5–8 years’ experience in enterprise sales, partnerships, or business development .
Deep understanding of automotive marketplaces , OEM networks , or dealer ecosystem .
Proven success in closing and scaling enterprise partnerships .
Network and working experience across SEA and AUNZ automotive ecosystems .
Strong SaaS sales exposure with ability to manage long, complex deal cycles.
Nice-to-Have Skills
Prior experience in digital marketing platforms , mobility tech , or ad-tech .
Exposure to AI / ML-based SaaS solutions .
Experience working with Dealer Management Systems (DMS) or automotive CRMs .
Behavioral Competencies
Strategic & Entrepreneurial Mindset – thrives in fast-paced, high-autonomy environments.
Relationship Builder – skilled at influencing senior stakeholders (OEM, marketplace, dealer).
Strong Communicator – exceptional presentation and negotiation skills.
Execution-Oriented – takes ownership from prospecting to closure.
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