Senior Business Development Manager

Flix

$90K — $130K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Business Development or Consulting with a track record of multi-million dollar partnerships
  • Strong commercial awareness and P&L responsibility
  • Excellent verbal and written communicator
  • Experience in implementing successful sales and account management processes
  • Preferred familiarity with the transportation industry or technology platforms
  • Willingness to travel 25% of the time
  • Comfortable in a dynamic startup environment, with a data-driven and analytic approach

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with senior leadership to manage and build partnerships with bus operators
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities while meeting established targets
  • Negotiate contracts and secure new partnerships while managing existing accounts
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support business development efforts
  • Streamline acquisition and contract processes with a focus on legal partnership structures

Benefits

  • Comprehensive wellness coverage including medical, vision, and dental plans
  • 401(k) matching contributions up to 4%
  • Flexible time off subject to management approval
  • 8 weeks of fully paid parental leave
  • Company-paid life insurance equal to annual salary
  • Lifestyle spending account of up to $600 annually for eligible services
  • Tuition support with reimbursement up to $5,250 per year after 12 months
  • 24/7 employee assistance program for confidential support
  • Complimentary travel on FlixBus and Greyhound for you and your family
  • Remote work options available for up to 60 days per year
Full Job Description
We're looking for a motivated and driven Senior Business Development Manager who will help us grow our business, foster our long-lasting partnerships, and drive the company to the next level.

About the Role
  • Work with the Global Lead of Cooperation Business in Germany as well as the CEO North America, managing and forming relationships with intercity bus operators who partner with FlixBus and Greyhound to offer integrated ticketing and seamless connections across our nationwide network
  • Identify new business opportunities and are accountable for setting and delivering on targets by presenting our business model, negotiating contracts, and ultimately securing new partnerships while simultaneously managing the accounts of the partnerships that you secure
  • Work cross-functionally with teams including Operations, Network Planning, Government Relations, Legal, and Finance in their joint work with the Business Development team
  • Manage and optimize our acquisition and contract processes, demonstrating a keen understanding of our legal partnership structures

About You
  • 5+ years previous experience as a high performer in a Business Development or Consulting organization enabling multi-million $ partnerships, in a highly cross-functional matrix organization
  • You have strong commercial sense and enjoy taking over P&L responsibilities
  • An excellent communicator, both verbal and written and maneuver challenging situations
  • You have implemented processes to ensure sales and account management excellence
  • Experience in the transportation industry, at a technology platform, or with government agencies is preferred but not mandatory
  • Willingness to travel 25% of time
  • Comfortable in a startup environment: entrepreneurial spirit, full of ambition, analytically minded, data-driven, and not afraid of rapid change

We recognize that everyone carries a unique set of valuable skills and experiences. If you think you could have an impact even though you don't meet 100% of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We want to hear from you!

What We Offer
  • Comprehensive Wellness Coverage - Competitive Medical, Vision, and Dental plans, including multiple FSAs (Health and Dependent Care).
  • 401(k) Matching - 401(k) plan with up to 4% company matching contributions.
  • Flexible Time Off - Take time off when you need it, as you need it, subject to business needs and manager approval.
  • Paid Parental Leave - 8 weeks of fully paid leave to support new parents and growing families.
  • Company Paid Life Insurance - Basic company-paid life insurance equal to your annual salary.
  • Lifestyle Spending Account - Receive up to $600 per year for eligible lifestyle-related services.
  • Tuition Support - Up to $5,250 per year reimbursed for your continued education and development after 12 months of continuous service.
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program - Free, confidential support for mental health, legal, financial, and family issues, including up to 5 free counseling sessions per year.
  • Free Travel Perks - Complimentary travel on FlixBus and Greyhound for you, family, and friends.
  • Work from (M)Anywhere - Depending on your role, work from another location for up to 60 days per year.

To view more local benefits specific to each office location, please check out this link: Locations - Flix Career

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