Strategic Business Development & Growth Lead at Center

New York, New York, United States

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$100,000 – $200,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Legal, Financial Services, Enterprise AIIndustries

Requirements

  • 3-5 years in investment banking, private equity, or management consulting
  • Early stage startup experience preferred
  • Exceptional analytical skills with expertise in financial modeling, market sizing, and competitive analysis
  • Proven track record of leading strategic initiatives and managing cross-functional projects in fast-paced environments
  • Outstanding communication and presentation skills for investor and C-suite audiences
  • Interest in AI/technology with demonstrated ability to quickly develop domain expertise

Responsibilities

  • Strategic market analysis & opportunity assessment for new market segments and product opportunities
  • Lead market research initiatives to identify expansion opportunities within legal, financial services, and adjacent markets
  • Develop frameworks for evaluating new business opportunities, including financial modeling and risk assessment
  • Create detailed go-to-market strategies and business cases for leadership review
  • Design and test new pricing models, packaging strategies, and revenue structures
  • Partner with Product and Engineering to validate new features and capabilities
  • Lead cross-functional project teams to execute on strategic growth initiatives
  • Manage timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications for complex market entry projects
  • Conduct customer discovery interviews and competitive analysis to validate opportunities
  • Identify and evaluate potential strategic partnerships and channel partnerships

Skills

Strategic Market Analysis
Market Research
Business Opportunity Evaluation
Strategic Frameworks
Consulting
Investment Banking
Analytical Excellence
Creative Problem-Solving
Business Model Optimization
Growth Strategy

Center

Corporate card and expense management solution

About Center

Center provides a corporate card and expense management solution aimed at helping businesses manage employee spending more efficiently. The CenterCard Mastercard captures spending in real-time and automates the entire expense process, making it easier for companies to handle their finances. This system saves time during month-end close and enhances compliance by eliminating the need to track down receipts. Unlike many competitors, Center offers a seamless implementation experience at no cost to clients, making it simple for businesses to adopt their solution. The goal of Center is to empower businesses with real-time data to support better decision-making and streamline their expense management.

Bellevue, WashingtonHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$97.3MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, FintechIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan
Stock Options

Risks

Increased competition from Uber for Business could challenge Center's market share.
AI-powered assistants in corporate travel may disrupt traditional expense management.
Resource allocation for travel integration may impact other business areas.

Differentiation

Center offers a unique integrated corporate card and expense management solution.
Real-time data insights help businesses make informed financial decisions quickly.
Center's solution automates the entire expense process, enhancing efficiency and compliance.

Upsides

Center raised $30M in Series C funding for technology and market expansion.
Integration of travel management enhances Center's comprehensive expense solution.
Appointment of Amy Padgett signals strategic focus on expanding travel-related offerings.

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