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.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 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
Quantify your experience with multi-party deals - specify number of stakeholders, deal sizes, and procurement types (RFPs, pilots, partnerships)
Highlight any experience with public sector mobility projects, even if not autonomous-specific
Demonstrate understanding of Beep's specific approach by referencing their existing deployments or partnerships
Show how you've helped define sales motions in emerging markets previously
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']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 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:
⚠️ 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:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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