Director, AI Agent Commerce

Director, AI Agent Commerce (Architecture Team, Engineering)

Lead Venture is seeking a Director, AI Agent Commerce who will be the strategic owner for our dealer inventory and lead systems agent‑accessible and preferred by AI ecosystems (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, etc.).

This role can be onsite, hybrid, or fully remote.

• Define and Launch the Agent API / Schema Layer
  • Lead the design of a dealer inventory and lead API purpose‑built for AI agent consumption
  • Make all dealer sites “agent‑readable” — structured data, canonical tags, metadata
  • Oversee API developer documentation and sandbox for external AI ecosystem integration
• AI Ecosystem Partnerships
  • Build relationships with OpenAI, Google Deep Mind (Gemini), Anthropic, and Perplexity
  • Negotiate inclusion in official “AI Commerce” data feeds or integrations
  • Identify emerging agent platforms and secure early inclusion in automotive/commerce categories
• Internal Product & GTM Strategy
  • Partner with Product and Sales to define “AI‑Ready Dealerships” as a differentiator
  • Ensure dealer websites and CRMs surface “AI‑generated leads” clearly and reliably
  • Educate internal stakeholders on platform initiative and impact
• Data Governance & Attribution
  • Define standards for lead attribution, consent, and privacy compliance (GDPR/CCPA)
  • Develop telemetry for “agent‑originated” leads and conversion analytics
  • Align structured data and content governance with search engine and AI crawler best practices
• Thought Leadership / Ecosystem Influence
  • Represent Lead Venture in AI commerce working groups, schema.org forums, or vertical trade organizations
  • Publish or speak publicly about “Dealer AI Commerce Protocol” to establish Lead Venture as the standard

• 7–10+ years in Product/Platform Strategy and leadership (API‑driven ecosystems, data syndication, marketplace integrations)
• Strong technical literacy with OpenAPI, JSON-LD, structured data, RESTful design, and web crawling/SEO mechanics
• Deep familiarity with LLMs, ChatGPT Actions, API integrations, and emerging “agentic commerce” protocols
• Experience partnering with OpenAI, Google, or similar AI ecosystem providers
• Understanding of marketplace dynamics, lead funnels, dealer CRMs, and 3rd‑party aggregator economics
• Ability to negotiate technical and commercial partnerships with major AI players and marketplaces
• Capable of evangelizing and influencing externally with developers, OEMs, and executive stakeholders

Lead Venture is the market‑leading SaaS provider powering dealer success. Our solutions include digital retailing, eCommerce, digital marketing, and eCatalog solutions for dealerships across 13 industry verticals including powersports, marine, RV, pre‑owned auto, agriculture, and more. We host more than 50,000 dealership online storefronts with numerous layered apps such as inventory management, lead management, email marketing, eCommerce, and many more. These digital storefronts connect dealers with online shoppers through best‑in‑market online consumer experiences.

Our solutions enable optimal inventory merchandising while maximizing qualified lead generation.

We collect and publish data on millions of vehicles and parts for hundreds of catalog and aftermarket providers—including OEM and aftermarket parts, garments, and accessories—and syndicate data to popular marketplaces like eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, Amazon, Walmart, and others. We are recommended by nearly 5,000 OEMs to their dealer networks, including BRP, Polaris, Goodyear, and many more.

Our family of brands includes Dealer Spike, Dealer Car Search, Net Driven, Interact RV, and Frazer Computing. Each one is an industry leader in driving consumer engagement and maximizing lead generation for dealers. Lead Venture’s 1,500 team members around the world wake up each day thinking about how to help our local, independent dealers around the world grow their businesses. Our investors include the private equity firms True Wind Capital and TA Associates.

Lead Venture provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion,…