Business Development Manager

Big changes start with people who want to achieve more.

How do employees get to work? Why are company cars left unused while parking spaces are scarce? And how does sustainable mobility become the most attractive choice?

At Urban Connect, we turn these challenges into concrete solutions. We connect shared e-bikes and company cars, public transport, mobility budgets, and digital parking management on one platform. With this, we help companies reduce costs, use resources better, and give their employees more freedom.

Companies like Roche, Google, SWISS, and Lonza already rely on us. Our ambition goes further: We want to change the way companies organize mobility. And we provide the operating system that makes this possible.

To realize this vision, we are looking for a curious, entrepreneurially minded individual who takes responsibility, brings energy and good judgment, and wants to advance the company and the mobility industry with us.

Your Role: Real Responsibility, Tangible Impact

You want to help shape a company, solve challenging problems, and see the impact of your work.

As a Business Development Manager, you will work closely with our Sales and Account Management team, as well as Product, Technology, and Operations. You will develop convincing mobility solutions and concrete growth opportunities based on customer needs, data, and market knowledge.

You will be responsible for projects, contribute your own ideas, and drive their implementation. We expect you to ask thoughtful questions from the start, recognize where you can make a contribution, and take action. Colleagues who want you to succeed will support you.

What You Will Drive With Us

• Turning Data into Opportunities: You will analyze usage and market data, such as vehicle and parking space utilization, and develop actionable recommendations for better corporate mobility solutions.

• Driving Your Own Projects: You will be responsible for projects such as product analyses, evaluation of business opportunities, and development of corporate mobility concepts. You will define next steps, bring together the right people, and achieve results.

• Understanding the Product: You will develop a practical understanding of our platform, customer setup, bookings, billing, and integrations. This way, you will contribute to solutions that are economically and operationally viable.

• Working Better with AI: You will strategically use AI tools, test new applications, and improve the quality and efficiency of our research, analyses, and processes.

• Driving Growth: You will identify potential customers, understand their challenges, and work with the Commercial team to acquire new customers and expand existing partnerships.

• Arguing Persuasively: You will create clear presentations, sound business cases, convincing proposals, and meaningful customer reviews that highlight the added value of our solutions.

• Ensuring Progress: You will set clear priorities and keep customer information and next steps up-to-date in HubSpot. You will keep your commitments and address obstacles early on.

• Connecting Teams: You will clarify technical and commercial questions together with Product, Operations, and Technology, and derive clear recommendations for customers and the team.

• Questioning the Status Quo: You will identify areas for improvement, question assumptions, and turn creative ideas into concrete enhancements.

What You Bring With You

• A very good academic track record, for example in Business Administration, Economics, Data Science, or Engineering. Curiosity, creativity, and demonstrable achievements are more important to us than a specific field of study.

• Relevant practical experience in business development, consulting, a technology company, or an entrepreneurial environment. You can show which projects you have managed and what results you have achieved.

• Analytical thinking skills, proficiency with Excel, and the ability to understand complex ideas and interrelationships and explain them clearly and simply.

• Great interest in next-generation mobility and the technologies, business models, and behavioral changes shaping the industry. Ideally, you are already familiar with the corporate mobility landscape and have ideas on how it can be improved.

• Good judgment: You can weigh conflicting goals, prioritize what is essential, and move forward without waiting for complete information.

• Drive and a creative approach to problem-solving. You develop suggestions, test assumptions, and find ways to move things forward.

• Technology affinity and practical experience with AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or Copilot, as well as the judgment to critically assess their results.

• Very good German language skills and good English language skills. French is a significant advantage.

Your Attitude is Particularly Important to Us.

You bring enthusiasm, ambition, and a solution-oriented mindset. You learn quickly, ask thoughtful questions, and take responsibility for results. You pay attention to details and are constantly looking for ways to make good work even better.

You are confident enough to question an idea and open enough to change your mind. The best solution and the team's success are more important to you than personal recognition. You seek feedback, share your knowledge, and enjoy working with people who feel the same way.

You try new things, take calculated risks, and learn from mistakes. When you encounter a problem, you take the initiative and involve others when it makes sense.

What Awaits You With Us

High standards – and smart, warm people who will challenge and develop you.
We work ambitiously, provide direct, constructive feedback, and support each other. Excellence is evident in our daily work: in well-thought-out solutions, meticulous execution, and the desire to continuously improve.

A Role That Connects the Entire Company.
You will work at the intersection of Sales, Customer Success, Technology, and Operations, helping to turn ideas into solutions that customers appreciate.

Responsibility and Room for Initiative.
Good ideas are heard quickly here. You will take responsibility for moving things forward, can count on the team's support, and will help shape how we work.

The Opportunity to Grow With Urban Connect.
With your results and skills, your area of responsibility will also grow. You will have the chance to help shape the next phase of our company's development.

In addition:

• Flexible working hours and a beautiful office in Zurich.

• A monthly mobility budget and access to our e-bikes and shared e-cars.

• A motivated team that enjoys working together and predominantly on-site, shares knowledge, and celebrates successes together.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Send us your resume and a few personal lines: Why Urban Connect? What excites you about the future of mobility? And what have you personally taken initiative on and improved?

We look forward to getting to know you.

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