Sr. Business Development Manager - Americas

Overview

At Esri, our senior business development managers collaborate with distributors to co-sell and promote the adoption of Esri technology. We invite you to utilize your enterprise sales and multi-channel software business development experience to help leverage geographic technology in ­­­region. You’ll work closely with Esri’s distributor network to help customers optimize and expand adoption of Esri technology, identify new areas of growth, and deliver expertise that helps deliver on their mission and vision.

Responsibilities

• Drive opportunities. Able to articulate business value with customers and distributors of diverse scope within the region to create opportunities within new lines of business and market segments. Proactively drive value and growth across distributors, customers, and Esri.
• Think strategically. Expertly speak, present, and negotiate with executives and key stakeholders. Possess strong global and financial skills and provide input into the business and strategic growth plan for the region. Demonstrate expert knowledge of product components, applications, and GIS value propositions of Esri technology in the region.
• Partner with others. Build and nurture long-term partnerships with customers and distributors. Facilitate client and distributor meetings that contribute impactful ideas. Influence those internally and externally through communication of ideas and strategies at all business levels. Actively share knowledge and support/mentor team members.
• Drive results. Lead the ‘Executive Review’ with distributors to finalize terms and conditions of an enterprise agreement. Demonstrate the ability to be put into any competitive situation and displace competition through research and advanced industry/country knowledge.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience successfully supporting the needs of gathering and designing technical specifications to solve a customer's needs
• Experience creating a go-to-market strategy and selling enterprise software solutions, directly and through a channel
• Expert in negotiation and strategic engagements
• Advanced storytelling skills and experience presenting at conferences and executive-level engagements
• Ability to quickly learn new technology and translate it into solutions that address customer needs
• Mastery of English and Spanish (verbal and written)
• Understanding of GIS, Esri technology, and various industries as they relate to one another
• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, business, engineering, or a related field
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• Ability to travel globally 25-50%

Recommended Qualifications

• Experience working for a global consulting organization involved in business process improvement
• Experience working with multilateral development banks and donors in the development of initiatives
• Master’s degree in GIS, business, engineering, or a related field

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Total Rewards

Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is

$114,400-$218,400 USD

About Esri

At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here .

If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!

Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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Requisition ID: 2026-3876

Available in

Miami, FL

Job Category

Business Development and Sales

Role Type

Individual Contributor

Experience Level

Mid Level