The company 

Metropolis is an AI and computer vision start-up building the technological and real estate infrastructure to facilitate the future of mobility. 

Your opportunity 

This is your opportunity to join early and build something remarkable at the intersection of technology, mobility, and real estate. We are reimagining the parking experience today but developing an ecosystem to support all forms of mobility tomorrow; and if you have a passion for transforming the urban landscape to more intelligently facilitate EV charging, last mile transport, autonomous vehicles, and even electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL), please consider joining us. 

Our team

The Company is led by an experienced executive team with diverse backgrounds, including a successful LA-based tech founder, senior professionals from BlackRock, Uber and Getaround, and a technical leader from eHarmony and DogVacay.

We approach life with wonder and curiosity. We’re inventors, skeptics and, at times, have been called crazy. We challenge one another with passion, from principle and with respect. But above all, we are relentless in our drive to build a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive culture.

The role

We are seeking a Business Development Associate to play a key role in new market expansion and network growth. You will work closely with senior members of the Network Growth Organization and contribute significantly to executing Metropolis’s go-to-market strategy across product verticals, market geographies, and customer segments; specifically, you will identify target partners and assets in current and new US markets, conduct research to determine market size and opportunity, organize and manage complex, multi-stakeholder deals alongside Network Growth Managers, and contribute to the continual development of the team’s growth playbook. 

You likely have:

• An ownership mentality and a desire to build for the long haul
• The capacity to learn quickly and adapt to a challenging, entrepreneurial atmosphere 
• High emotional intelligence and excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to generate enthusiasm and confidence from others
• Strong business acumen with an understanding of strategic business development 
• An appreciation for process and a high level of organization and attention to detail
• Familiarity with or experience in the commercial real estate industry and/or mobility space, particularly integrating innovative hardware or software solutions into real estate assets
• Bonus points for experience in multi-year pro forma modeling and asset underwriting
• 3+ years experience in banking, consulting, real estate, or high-growth tech companies

What you will do:

• Contribute to building the Metropolis network by sourcing prospective commercial real estate partners and valuable parking assets to increase supply liquidity and expand location coverage in new and existing Metropolis markets
• Build qualified target lists, own elements of the deal cycle, and second chair negotiations 
• Organizing diligence and keep complex, multi-stakeholder conversations organized and on track to close within defined timelines
• Perform field work and site visits for prospective locations 
• Assist in product demonstrations for prospective customers and partners
• Be accountable for key business development metrics

Benefits

• Attractive compensation and generous benefits package (100% Medical, 50% Vision and 50% Dental)
• Company 401(k) match up to 6% of salary
• Paid company snacks and after-hour meals
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Gym reimbursement program
• 529 savings plan
• Commuter benefits