Mapbox is the leading real-time location platform for a new generation of location-aware businesses. Mapbox is the only platform that equips organizations with the full set of tools to power the navigation of people, packages, and vehicles everywhere. More than 3.5 million registered developers have chosen Mapbox because of the platform’s flexibility, security and privacy compliance. Organizations use Mapbox applications, data, SDKs and APIs to create customized and immersive experiences that delight their customers.
Develop first of a kind opportunities with key accounts and advise customers on their location product strategy for navigation and automated driving products and lead complex proposal processes (RFI/RFQ/RFP) end to end
Build and foster connections with key senior decision makers, building lasting relationships between our partners and Mapbox
Shape and translate the Mapbox value proposition
Combine Mapbox building blocks with deep customer knowledge to present compelling technical solutions with clear business outcomes, particularly around in-car navigation, mobile companion applications, automated driving and electric vehicle routing
Involve the Mapbox product leadership directly in the business development process to shape our technical roadmap
Develop and execute strategies to expand Mapbox’s adoption in key industry verticals, working closely with the marketing team to tell our customers’ success stories
10+ years of experience developing and negotiating complex deals involving a technical product
Consultative and solutions oriented sales approach
Strong technical sales aptitude demonstrated through a combination of industry
experience, size and complexity of deals closed (you’ll be focused on seven and eight
figure opportunities), and rapport with engineers and product owners
Ability to navigate complex customer relationships, developing trust and influence with
engineers and developers up to c-level leadership
Ability to collaborate across Mapbox teams including engineering, support, and
marketing to close business and ensure successful customer launches
Deep curiosity, empathy, and grit — we’re partnering with our customers to solve hard problems, and we win as a team
In addition to our core values, which are not unique to this position and are necessary for Mapbox leaders:
We value high-performing creative individuals who dig into problems and opportunities.
We believe in individuals being their whole selves at work. We commit to this through supportive health care, parental leave, flexibility for the things that come up in life, and innovating on how we think about supporting our people.
We emphasize an environment of teaching and learning to equip employees with the tools needed to be successful in their function and the company.
We strongly believe in the value of growing a diverse team and encourage people of all backgrounds, genders, ethnicities, abilities, and sexual orientations to apply.
Our annual base compensation for this role ranges from $167,450 - $226,550 for most US locations and 5% to 10% higher for US locations with a higher cost of labor. Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location. Please discuss your specific work location with your recruiter for more information.
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Are you ready to join a dynamic team at Mapbox as a Senior Business Development Manager in the Automotive sector? At Mapbox, we’re transforming how the world thinks about location awareness, providing cutting-edge tools that empower developers and organizations to navigate real-time locations smoothly. In this role, you will have the exciting opportunity to forge new partnerships with key accounts, guiding them through the complexities of location product strategies, particularly in navigation and automated driving. Your day-to-day will involve steering intricate proposal processes and building lasting connections with senior decision-makers. By leveraging your extensive experience—over 10 years in developing and negotiating complex technical deals—you’ll be at the forefront of combining our robust offerings with deep customer insights to deliver exceptional technical solutions. Whether it’s improving in-car navigation or optimizing electric vehicle routing, your contributions will shape impactful outcomes. You’ll collaborate with teams across Mapbox to ensure successful customer launches, and using your consultative and solution-oriented approach, you’ll engage with engineers and C-level leaders alike. We value high-performing, innovative, and empathetic individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment. If you're driven to solve challenging problems and believe in the power of diverse teams, we can’t wait to see what you’ll accomplish at Mapbox!
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