Director, Business Development

Metropolis is an artificial intelligence company that uses computer vision technology to enable frictionless, checkout-free experiences in the real world. Today, we are reimagining parking to enable millions of consumers to just "drive in and drive out." We envision a future where people transact in the real world with a speed, ease and convenience that is unparalleled, even online. Tomorrow, we will power checkout-free experiences anywhere you go to make the everyday experiences of living, working and playing remarkable - giving us back our most valuable asset, time.

We’re seeking a strategic and dynamic Director, Business Development to join our fast-growing team at Metropolis. As a key individual contributor, you will own a regional territory, driving net-new business and negotiating deals. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in expanding Metropolis’ presence as we revolutionize parking and beyond with cutting-edge AI and computer vision technology. You’ll leverage your relationship-building skills and network to drive growth and impact.

• Own full sales cycle in assigned regional territory (PA, DE, Southern NJ)  from prospecting and relationship development to negotiation and close
• Identify and develop net new business opportunities through multiple lead gen channels including cold outreach and networking events
• Use a consultative approach to uncover pain points and translate them into customized, solution-oriented proposals
• Lead client presentations, including discovery sessions and proposal delivery
• Build upon and create new relationships across key stakeholder groups 
• Work cross functionally with teams on underwriting and financial modeling
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as marketing, operations, and legal to align efforts to overall business goals 
• Monitor and manage pipeline development and sales performance metrics in CRM to drive continuous improvement
• Stay up to date on industry trends and emerging technologies to inform business development strategies and initiatives

• 8+ years in B2B business development, sales, or related roles 
• Experience selling into asset managers, ownership groups, or other real estate partners; ideally within proptech, mobility, or related industries
• Demonstrated ability to create new relationships and leverage existing ones to generate opportunities and accelerate deal velocity
• Strong understanding of P&L and creative deal structuring
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding quota in net-new, greenfield territories
• Skilled in managing complex, multi-threaded deals with strong negotiation and closing capabilities
• Creative approach to communicating value propositions across diverse audiences
• Data-literate with experience in pipeline management and forecasting
• Proficient in sales tools and CRM platforms, such as Salesforce
• Willingness to travel regionally to support clients, prospecting, etc as needed 

When you join Metropolis, you’ll join a team of world-class product leaders and engineers, building an ecosystem of technologies at the intersection of parking, mobility, and real estate. Our goal is to build an inclusive culture where everyone has a voice and the best idea wins. You will play a key role in building and maintaining this culture as our organization grows. The anticipated base salary for this position is $140,000.00 to $165,000.00 annually. The actual base salary offered is determined by a number of variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location of residence and/or place of employment. Base salary is one component of Metropolis’s total compensation package, which may also include access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a lucrative stock option plan, bonus plans and more. #LI-AR1