Business Development Associate

What you'll do

• 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
• Execute a consultative sales approach to qualify inbound and outbound leads through discovery calls, uncovering pain points to create solution-oriented proposals
• Lead client discovery sessions, product demos, and formal sales presentations, ensuring all supporting documentation is developed for client meetings
• Partner with Account Executives and senior leadership to manage client portfolios, maintain relationships, and ensure strong deal handoffs and context
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams like marketing, operations, and legal on underwriting and financial modeling to align with overall business goals
• Maintain meticulous activity tracking and clean pipeline hygiene within Salesforce/CRM to ensure accurate data and deal context
• Monitor and manage sales performance metrics and pipeline development to consistently hit activity and generation goals
• Develop and implement account strategies and outreach initiatives to initiate contact with potential clients and facilitate preliminary sales communications
• 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 we're looking for

• 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

Compensation The anticipated base salary for this position is $85,000.00 USD to $100,000.00 USD annually. Base salary is one component of Metropolis' 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.