Metropolis

Associate Account Executive (San Francisco)

Metropolis$85K — $100K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years in SDR/BDR or client-facing roles in consulting, finance, or operations.
  • Experience with sales to asset managers or real estate partners, ideally in proptech or mobility sectors.
  • Strong relationship-building skills, with a demonstrated track record in generating new opportunities.
  • Creative communicator able to convey value propositions to diverse audiences.
  • Proficient in Salesforce and data-driven pipeline management.
  • Resilient and metrics-driven with coachability for a long-term B2B SaaS career.
  • Willingness to travel regionally to meet clients and prospects.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and generate new business opportunities via lead generation channels.
  • Qualify leads using a consultative approach during discovery calls.
  • Lead client discovery sessions and product demos, preparing necessary documentation.
  • Collaborate with Account Executives to manage client portfolios and ensure smooth transitions.
  • Work with cross-functional teams on financial modeling to align with business objectives.
  • Maintain clean pipeline data and activity tracking in Salesforce/CRM.
  • Monitor sales metrics and pipeline health to achieve activity and generation goals.

Benefits

  • Inclusive culture encouraging innovative ideas and voices.
  • Collaboration with top product leaders and engineers in the tech space.
  • Access to comprehensive healthcare benefits.
  • Involvement in a lucrative stock option plan and bonus opportunities.
  • 401(k) plan offering for financial security.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage and basic life insurance.
Full Job Description
Who you are

Metropolis is seeking a strategic and dynamic Associate Account Executive to join our fast-growing team. As a key team contributor, you will support a regional territory, driving net-new business. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in expanding Metropolis's presence as we revolutionize parking and beyond with cutting-edge AI and computer vision technology. You'll leverage your relationship-building skills and network to drive growth and impact.
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
  • 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
  • Experience leveraging AI tools to transform static workflows into responsive, high-output processes

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 $85,000.00 USD to $100,000.00 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' 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-Onsite

About Metropolis

Metropolis is an architecture and construction firm that specializes in sustainable design and building practices. The company's projects include commercial, residential, and institutional buildings, as well as urban planning and development. Metropolis is committed to using environmentally responsible materials and methods in its projects, and has won numerous awards for its work. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Learn more about Metropolis
Size
100 employees
Industry
Net Income
$1 million
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$5 million

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