Application Guide

How to Apply for Director of Business Development - Autonomous Mobility

at Beep

🏢 About Beep

Beep is pioneering comprehensive autonomous transportation networks with a focus on safety and sustainability, distinguishing itself by creating integrated mobility solutions rather than just vehicle technology. Their work with public and private partners positions them at the intersection of innovation and real-world implementation in smart city ecosystems.

About This Role

As Director of Business Development for Autonomous Mobility, you'll lead complex, multi-stakeholder deals across public and private sectors while shaping go-to-market strategy in an emerging market. This role is impactful because you'll establish the commercial framework for autonomous mobility adoption across cities, campuses, and transit systems.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve morning strategy sessions on go-to-market approaches for new market segments, afternoon calls with city transportation departments to advance RFP responses, and relationship-building with engineering firms for upcoming pilot projects. You'd balance individual deal advancement with mentoring junior team members and representing Beep at virtual industry forums.

🎯 Who Beep Is Looking For

  • Has 8+ years closing complex deals involving multiple stakeholders (government agencies, private developers, transit authorities)
  • Demonstrates deep understanding of smart city ecosystems and public procurement processes (RFPs, pilots, PPPs)
  • Possesses experience navigating relationships with engineering firms and mobility consultants
  • Shows genuine interest in autonomous vehicle technology and emerging mobility models

📝 Tips for Applying to Beep

1

Quantify your experience with multi-party deals - specify number of stakeholders, deal sizes, and procurement types (RFPs, pilots, partnerships)

2

Highlight any experience with public sector mobility projects, even if not autonomous-specific

3

Demonstrate understanding of Beep's specific approach by referencing their existing deployments or partnerships

4

Show how you've helped define sales motions in emerging markets previously

5

Emphasize your ability to work across both public procurement cycles and private sector sales timelines

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Specific examples of closing complex deals with multiple stakeholders', 'Experience navigating public sector procurement and private partnerships simultaneously', "Understanding of autonomous mobility's unique challenges in smart city ecosystems", 'Ability to balance individual quota achievement with strategic market development']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • Beep's existing deployments (Lake Nona, Babcock Ranch, Yellowstone) and partnership models
  • Recent autonomous mobility RFPs from cities or transit agencies
  • Beep's leadership team and their backgrounds in transportation/technology
  • Competitive landscape in autonomous shuttle services and Beep's differentiation

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through your most complex multi-stakeholder deal and how you navigated competing interests
2 How would you approach a city RFP for autonomous shuttle deployment versus a private campus partnership?
3 What strategies would you use to build relationships with transit agencies resistant to autonomous technology?
4 How have you helped define repeatable sales processes in emerging markets previously?
5 What do you see as the biggest barriers to autonomous mobility adoption in public transportation?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on private sector sales experience without public sector procurement knowledge
  • Treating autonomous mobility as just another tech sale rather than understanding its regulatory and safety complexities
  • Failing to demonstrate experience mentoring or scaling teams in high-growth environments

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

Offer

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