Alex Schoknecht

About Alex Schoknecht

I\'m a passionate advocate for all thing sustainable transportation, most recently focusing on site acquisition for EV infrastructure projects. I\'m comfortable speaking with an audience ranging from executives to land owners to engineers.I\'m experienced with keeping a large pipeline of construction projects moving through design, permitting and into construction, with a focus on timeline and budget.I believe in doing work that I love and that I\'m proud of, and that attitude carries through to every conversation.

Experience

1. Director of Business Development

   JD Power

   May 2025 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   As a lifelong car enthusiast and seasoned business development leader, I’ve spent over a decade helping shape the future of mobility—especially in the electric vehicle (EV) space. From startups to established players, I’ve worked across the ecosystem to bring innovative products to market, build strategic partnerships, and turn complex data into actionable insights.Now at J.D. Power as Director, Business Development, I’m focused on helping EV manufacturers harness the power of analytics to drive smarter decisions, elevate customer experiences, and accelerate growth. I believe that great data—paired with the right strategy—can be a game-changer.Whether you\'re building the next generation of EVs, navigating the transition to electrification, or looking to better understand your customers, I’d love to connect.Let’s drive the future forward—together.

Skills

• New Business Development
• Marketing Strategy
• Advertising
• Online Advertising
• Digital Marketing
• Marketing
• Account Management
• Management
• Forecasting
• Salesforce.com
• Marketing Research
• Product Marketing
• Lead Generation
• Google Apps
• Social Media Marketing
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Sales
• Online Marketing