Director, Business Development (San Francisco)

Metropolis
San Francisco, CA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at experienced B2B business development professionals with a focus on real estate and mobility who can manage complex deals and thrive in a collaborative, in-office environment.

Best fit for

  • Experienced B2B business development professionals with a proven track record in real estate and mobility sectors.
    — “Experience selling into asset managers, ownership groups, or other real estate partners”
  • Candidates with a history of managing complex, multi-threaded deals and strong negotiation skills.
    — “Skilled in managing complex, multi-threaded deals with strong negotiation and closing capabilities”

Things to consider

  • Requires a minimum of four days in the office weekly, which may not align with remote-preference candidates.
    — “4 Days in Office: Metropolis values in-person collaboration...”
  • The role demands a deep familiarity with the San Francisco Bay Area and its local market dynamics.
    — “Strong familiarity with the San Francisco Bay Area”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience in structuring creative deals and managing P&L in your resume and interviews.
    — “Strong understanding of P&L and creative deal structuring”
  • Emphasize your ability to identify and develop new business opportunities through multiple channels.
    — “Identify and develop net new business opportunities through multiple lead generation channels”
  • Showcase your consultative sales approach and how you've translated client needs into tailored solutions.
    — “Use a consultative approach to uncover pain points and translate them into customized, solution-oriented proposals”
  • Demonstrate your experience with AI tools and how they've enhanced your workflow efficiency.
    — “Experience leveraging AI tools to transform static workflows into responsive, high-output processes”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • Drive net-new business in assigned territory
  • Develop customized solution-oriented proposals
  • Lead client presentations
  • Build and maintain key stakeholder relationships
Typical background
B2B sales experienceEnterprise sales background

Skills & requirements

Required

Business DevelopmentSales Cycle ManagementConsultative SellingClient Relationship ManagementNegotiation SkillsCross-functional Collaboration

Preferred

Proptech ExperienceMobility Industry Knowledge

Stack & domain

B2B Business DevelopmentSalesAI And Computer Vision TechnologyP&LCreative Deal StructuringPipeline ManagementForecastingCRM PlatformsLeadershipCommunicationNetworkingProblem-solvingTeamworkProptechMobilityReal EstateSales Operations

About the role

Original posting from Metropolis via Greenhouse

Who we are

The real world is the next frontier, and at Metropolis, we are creating the artificial intelligence to make it responsive. We are pioneering the Recognition Economy — a future where mundane repetition disappears and being known unlocks access, comfort and belonging everywhere you go. From transforming parking into a seamless drive-in, drive-out experience for millions of Members to expanding our intelligence layer across retail and hospitality, we are building a world that feels instinctive and magical. The future isn’t coming; it’s here, and we need builders, innovators and problem solvers to help us create it.

Who you are

Metropolis is seeking a strategic and dynamic Director, Business Development to join our fast-growing team, with a dedicated focus on Future Mobility. As a key individual contributor on the sales team partnering closely with our Future Mobility team, 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.

What you'll do

Own full sales cycle in assigned regional territory (San Francisco Bay Area) with a focus on Future Mobility use cases, from prospecting and relationship development to negotiation and close

Identify and develop net new business opportunities through multiple lead generation 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

Travel regionally to support clients and prospecting as needed

What we're looking for

8+ years in B2B business development, sales, or related roles 

Experience selling into asset managers, ownership groups, or other real estate partners

Demonstrated ability to create new enterprise 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

Strong familiarity with the San Francisco Bay Area 

Willingness to travel regionally to support clients, prospecting, etc as needed 

Experience leveraging AI tools to transform static workflows into responsive, high-output processes

While not required, these are a plus:

Passion for and/or experience selling within the proptech, mobility, or related industries

4 Days in Office: Metropolis values in-person collaboration to drive innovation, strengthen culture, and enhance the Member experience. Our corporate team members hold to our office-first model, which requires employees to be on-site at least four days a week, fostering organic interactions that spark creativity and connection

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 $160,000.00 USD to $180,000.00 USD 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-KD1 #LI-Onsite 

Metropolis may utilize an automated employment decision tool (AEDT) to assess or evaluate your candidacy for employment or promotion. AEDTs are used to assist in assessing a candidate’s application relative to the required job qualifications and responsibilities listed in the job posting.

As part of this process, Metropolis retains data relevant to your candidacy, including personal information, for a period that is reasonably necessary for the use of the tool. If you are hired for the position, your data may become part of your employee records.

Metropolis Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We make all hiring decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs — without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to providing a welcoming, accessible hiring experience. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please reach out to us at recruiting@metropolis.io.

Source: Metropolis careers (Greenhouse)

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