Business Development Associate

Metropolis Metropolis · Vertical AI · New York, NY +1 · Sales

Business Development Associate role at Metropolis, a company focused on AI and computer vision for the Recognition Economy, specifically in parking and mobility. The role involves driving net-new business, lead generation, consultative sales, client relationship management, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Requires experience in SDR/BDR or client-facing roles, sales tools proficiency, and a results-driven mindset. The company emphasizes in-person collaboration and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

What you'd actually do

  1. Identify and develop net-new business opportunities through multiple lead gen channels, including cold outreach via phone, email, and LinkedIn, as well as networking events
  2. Execute a consultative sales approach to qualify inbound and outbound leads through discovery calls, uncovering pain points to create solution-oriented proposals
  3. Lead client discovery sessions, product demos, and formal sales presentations, ensuring all supporting documentation is developed for client meetings
  4. Partner with Account Executives and senior leadership to manage client portfolios, maintain relationships, and ensure strong deal handoffs and context
  5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams like marketing, operations, and legal on underwriting and financial modeling to align with overall business goals

Skills

Required

  • 2+ years of professional experience in a SDR/BDR role or client-facing roles in consulting, finance, operations, recruiting, or similar industries
  • 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
  • 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
  • Proven track record of success in a structured, competitive, results-driven environment
  • Ability to drive consistent sales by pairing a resilient, metrics-driven mindset with the coachability and communication skills necessary for a long-term B2B SaaS career
  • Ability to leverage prior sales experience and business maturity to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, with a clear ambition to advance into a full Account Executive role
  • Willingness to travel regionally to support clients, prospecting, etc as needed

Nice to have

  • Master buyer personas, industry trends, and emerging technologies to inform business development strategies and navigate the sales motion deeply
  • Coordinate with internal departments and participate in team meetings to share insights, provide customer support, and book high-quality meetings with qualified buyers

What the JD emphasized

  • cutting-edge AI and computer vision technology