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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.
Who you areWe’re seeking a strategic and dynamic Senior Manager, Business Development - Aviation to join our fast-growing team at Metropolis. As a key individual contributor on the Airports revenue team, you will partner with our Vice President of Aviation to deploy our integrated platform at over 70 airports in the U.S. and participate in net-new business RFPs. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in expanding Metropolis’ presence as we revolutionize the passenger experience at airports with computer vision. You’ll leverage your analytical skills, attention to detail, and business development experience to advance and ultimately close key deals that transform our organization.
What you'll do- Support the full sales cycle from initial pitch through contract execution; expect sales cycles as short as 6 months to as long as 24+ months - this person will be responsible for their own pipeline of deals, and will serve as the second chair in complex deals with our Vice President of Aviation leading
- Represent Metropolis at national and local industry events
- Deploy a solutions-based and product-led approach that uncovers pain points of our airport partners and translates them into actionable financial and operating proposals
- Lead or co-lead customer presentations, including discovery sessions and proposal delivery in person and virtually
- Build upon and create new relationships across key stakeholders inside our existing and prospective airport partners to build internal support and advocacy
- Work cross-functionally with our deal desk team on complex underwriting and financial modeling and collaborate with additional internal teams such as marketing, operations, and legal to drive deals forward to execution
- Monitor and manage pipeline development and sales performance metrics in Salesforce CRM - be fully accountable for providing Salesforce inputs to ensure accurate forecasting
- Continuous education on our product and how it operates in the field; plan to spend at least one day per month at one of our airports with our operations team members
- 3+ years in B2B business development and/or sales, which may include expertise in government affairs or commercial development; ideally, experience selling hardware and software solutions, not just one-time product sales
- Highly analytical and proven experience in financial underwriting and modeling
- Proficient with Salesforce and associated reporting and tools to manage pipeline
- Skilled in managing complex, multi-threaded deals with sales cycles as long as 24+ months
- Creative approach to communicating value propositions across diverse audiences
- Experience working with cross-functional teams throughout a deal cycle, including product, engineering, marketing, operations, legal, and finance
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to travel at least 2x/month
- Experience selling into airports and/or government organizations is preferred
- Experience working in a high-growth, fast-paced tech organization is preferred
- Passion for the aviation industry is a plus!
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 $130,000.00 USD to $150,000.00 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-Hybrid
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
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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, or pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.
Metropolis Technologies New York, New York, USA Office
New York, NY, United States, 10012
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