Data Acquisition Manager (R-20049)

Dnb
Austin, TX
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in B2B data vendor management and a track record of cross-functional collaboration.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 8+ years in B2B data vendor management or business development roles
    — “8+ years of experience in project management, account management, business development, or vendor management, preferably in the B2B data space”
  • Individuals who excel in stakeholder communication and cross-departmental coordination
    — “Effectively communicate with key stakeholders from proposal through onboarding”
  • Professionals with a background in data sourcing and market research for business intelligence
    — “Conduct market research to identify relevant data sources and stay updated with emerging data trends”

Things to consider

  • The role demands a high level of detail orientation for data management and contract handling
    — “Strong Excel skills with attention to detail”
  • Candidates should be prepared for ongoing collaboration with external data providers
    — “[REDACTED] a liaison for critical providers, uncovering risks and opportunities through regular touchpoints”

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate experience in managing vendor onboarding and contract negotiations
    — “Secure standard agreements, support contract negotiations, retrieve required deliverables”
  • Highlight your ability to translate business needs into actionable data acquisition strategies
    — “Source data as per requirements provided by Data Strategy and business partners”
  • Emphasize your proactive mindset and ownership of processes in your prior roles
    — “Show an ownership mindset in everything you do. Be a problem solver, be curious and be inspired to take action”
  • Include examples of cross-functional collaboration across departments in your resume or interview responses
    — “Work across departments to gather use cases and data requirements”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • source data as per requirements
  • coordinate multiple initiatives
  • secure standard agreements
  • work across departments
Typical background
8+ years of experience in project management, account management, business development, or vendor management

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementAccount ManagementBusiness DevelopmentVendor ManagementMarket ResearchData Sourcing

Preferred

B2B CreditCredit Bureau FunctionCommon Participant Industries

Stack & domain

Project ManagementAccount ManagementBusiness DevelopmentVendor ManagementB2B CreditCredit Bureau FunctionExcelCommunicationProblem SolvingCuriosityProactivityFinance

About the role

Original posting from Dnb via Lever

Shape the Future with Dun & Bradstreet

At Dun & Bradstreet, we believe data has the power to create a better tomorrow. As a global leader in business decisioning data and analytics, we help companies worldwide grow, manage risk, and innovate. Since 1841, businesses have trusted us to turn uncertainty into opportunity. We’re a diverse, global team that values creativity, collaboration, and bold ideas. Are you ready to make an impact and help shape what’s next? Join us! Explore opportunities at dnb.com/careers.

Essential Responsibilities::

  • This role is a Data hunter – Source data as per requirements provided by Data Strategy and business partners (e.g. Product, Analytics).
  • Conduct market research to identify relevant data sources and stay updated with emerging data trends, regulations, and reporting frameworks.
  • Effectively communicate with key stakeholders from proposal through onboarding.
  • Coordinate multiple initiatives at different phases to ensure successful onboarding and relationship moving forward.
  • Act as a liaison for critical providers, uncovering risks and opportunities through regular touchpoints.
  • Identify participation growth, efficiency, and/or sales opportunities.
  • Secure standard agreements, support contract negotiations, retrieve required deliverables, and act as the steward between provider and internal operations teams.
  • Work across departments to gather use cases and data requirements.

Skills and/or Certifications Needed::

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in project management, account management, business development, or vendor management, preferably in the B2B data space.
  • Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written, to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong Excel skills with attention to detail.
  • Familiarity with B2B credit, credit bureau function, and common participant industries.
  • Show an ownership mindset in everything you do. Be a problem solver, be curious and be inspired to take action. Be proactive, seek ways to collaborate and connect with people and teams in support of driving success.
  • Continuous growth mindset, keep learning through social experiences and relationships with stakeholders, experts, colleagues and mentors as well as widen and broaden your competencies through structural courses and programs.
  • Where applicable, fluency in English and languages relevant to the working market.

Benefits We Offer

· Generous paid time off in your first year, increasing with tenure.

· Up to 16 weeks 100% paid parental leave after one year of employment.

· Paid sick time to care for yourself or family members. 

· Education assistance and extensive training resources.

· Do Good Program: Paid volunteer days & donation matching.  

· Competitive 401k with company matching.

· Health & wellness benefits, including discounted Wellhub membership rates.

· Medical, dental & vision insurance for you, spouse/partner & dependents.

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Source: Dnb careers (Lever)

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