Business Development Manager - Mobility Data and Analytics (Remote)

Who we are

Geotab ® is a global leader in IoT and connected transportation and certified “Great Place to Work™.” We are a company of diverse and talented individuals who work together to help businesses grow and succeed, and increase the safety and sustainability of our communities.

Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help customers better manage their fleets.

Geotab’s open platform and Geotab Marketplace ®, offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets.

Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes.

Our team is growing and we’re looking for people who follow their passion, think differently and want to make an impact. Ours is a fast paced, ever changing environment. Geotabbers accept that challenge and are willing to take on new tasks and activities - ones that may not always be described in the initial job description.

Join us for a fulfilling career with opportunities to innovate, great benefits, and our fun and inclusive work culture. Reach your full potential with Geotab. To see what it’s like to be a Geotabber, check out our blog and follow us @InsideGeotab on Instagram .

Who you are

We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking a Business Development Manager who will be responsible for the growth and development of new business relationships, providing vision for sales strategies and the associated execution plan. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!

What you'll do

As a Business Development Manager your key area of responsibility will be driving sustainable financial growth and developing strong relationships with customers by focusing efforts onto a specific region/platform/business.

You will need to work closely with Business Segment teams, Partner Account Managers (PAMs), Resellers, and internal Geotab departments. To be successful in this role you will be a self-starter with strong negotiation, diplomacy, conflict resolution, and relationship management skills.

In addition, the successful candidate will have strong analytical, project management, and time management skills, along with an entrepreneurial mindset.

How you'll make an impact

Prospect, research, identify, and hunt new business opportunities for assigned segments/markets.

Evaluate and implement strategic business plans for the growth and development of opportunities within the assigned segments/markets.

Initiate, lead and manage the end-to-end process as the subject matter expert (SME) to build, qualify and establish cooperative contracts for Geotab’s sales channels to execute against.

Collaborate with the Business Segment team to target and ensure closure of the top client pursuits within the segment.

Devise and deploy all business development goals and objectives pertaining to the assigned market including the preparation of sales targets and budgets.

Monitor and update business development activity within associated tools and maintain a pipeline of activity through the development of partners, contracts, and resellers.

Through outbound market research and analysis, target new Partners that fill a need, market segment, or a price point and that align with the vision and mission.

Use knowledge of the market and competitors to identify and develop Geotab’s unique selling propositions and differentiators.

Develop a deep knowledge base of the industry and maintain top-of-mind awareness of trends and shifts.

Stay informed on the current competitive landscape in the category including leaders and startups.

Attend trade shows and speak at conferences to build relationships, brand presence, and thought leadership and identify potential new business opportunities.

Be available to Partner Account Managers (PAMs) & Resellers to educate and share knowledge as SME.

Provide input on new business opportunities, competitive analysis, market trends, and business environment.

Collaborate on RFX process with internal Geotab departments.

Collaborate with leadership to develop short and long term strategic plans.

Support Geotab global strategic initiatives.

What you'll bring to the role

5-8 years experience in business development, sales, or account management specifically within the Mobility Analytics, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Smart City, or Traffic Technology sectors.

Ability to travel up to 50%. A passport is required.

Proven track record in developing new sales and accounts.

Experience in the telematics industry.

Strong aptitude for understanding technical and business requirements.

Able to anticipate and understand customer’s needs and provide viable solutions.

A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and relationship management skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including comfort with delivering presentations and training.

Strong project management skills; able to identify needs, develop effective solutions and manage projects through to completion.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to problem solve well-judged decisions.

Strong time management skills, an effective multi-tasker.

Must stay relevant to technology and should have the flexibility to adapt to the growing technology and market demands.

Technical competence using software programs, including, but not limited to, Google Suite for business (Sheets, Docs, Slides), Customer Relationship Management (e.g. Salesforce) tools.

Entrepreneurial mindset and comfortable in a flat organization.

If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this role! Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Please note: Geotab does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Geotab employees.

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Why job seekers choose Geotab

Flex working arrangements

Home office reimbursement program

Baby bonus & parental leave top up program

Online learning and networking opportunities

Electric vehicle purchase incentive program

Competitive medical and dental benefits

Retirement savings program

*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only

How we work

At Geotab, we have adopted a flexible hybrid working model in that we have systems, functions, programs and policies in place to support both in-person and virtual work. However, you are welcomed and encouraged to come into our beautiful, safe, clean offices as often as you like.

When working from home, you are required to have a reliable internet connection with at least 50mb DL/10mb UL. Virtual work is supported with cloud-based applications, collaboration tools and asynchronous working. The health and safety of employees are a top priority.

We encourage work-life balance and keep the Geotab culture going strong with online social events, chat rooms and gatherings. Join us and help reshape the future of technology!