YOAV GROSS
Summary
Accomplished professional in Technical Business Development, Product Management, and Account Management with a unique blend of technical expertise and exceptional communication skills. Ability to effectively engage with both machines and human beings sets him apart in the industry. Goal-oriented mindset and knack for quickly learning new technologies, processes, and methodologies. Constantly seeking opportunities to enhance skill set. Strong track record of success in driving business growth and managing key accounts, making him an invaluable asset to any organization.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Break
Self Employed
05.2023 - Current
- Took some time off to be with my wife and three toddlers, do some volunteering work and travel the world with them.
Senior Technical Biz-Dev Manager
MOBILEYE VISION TECHNOLOGIES
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Promoted to Senior Technical Business Development Manager, driving $350M in annual revenue by sourcing front-facing ADAS products and securing $2.5B+ in lifetime project value.
- Managed high-impact deals with key clients, overseeing entire sales cycle and delivering solutions that increased account longevity and expanded market share.
- Led cross-functional teams to execute complex projects, ensuring seamless integration and faster go-to-market timelines.
- Strengthened client relationships through strategic partnership management, resulting in increased client retention and satisfaction.
Technical Business Development Manager
MOBILEYE VISION TECHNOLOGIES
10.2018 - 12.2021
- Spearheaded business development efforts for American and Japanese markets, driving $150M in annual revenue by sourcing front-facing ADAS Software-on-Chip (SoC) services and securing $1.3B in lifetime project value.
- Successfully led full sales cycle management from proof of concept (POC) to request for quotation (RFQ), achieving significant increase in Tier-1 and OEM account longevity through personalized client engagement and technical support.
- Delivered 15+ customized solutions by coordinating cross-functional teams (Sales, R&D, Product Management) to meet customer timelines, resulting in 30% faster project turnaround and seamless product integration.
- Enhanced client retention by 20% through proactive management of customer relationships, resolving technical issues, and aligning solutions with evolving customer roadmaps.
- Conducted over 100 product demonstrations and technical presentations, significantly improving customer understanding of Mobileye’s solutions and contributing to 40% YoY increase in closed deals.
Startup & Real-Estate Investor
YG HOLDINGS
09.2017 - Current
- Investing as an Angel or as a Private Investor in early-stage startups in the Energy-tech, Fintech and Automotive domains.
- Investing in real-estate developments in northern England.
CEO and Co-Founder
ECOSYNC
11.2016 - 08.2018
- Cloud-based facilities and energy management platform. In charge of Business Development, Client Acquisition, Investors Relations and Marketing
- Raised pre-seed investment round. Reached Post POC and MVP stages with paying customers within 6 months
- Awarded: ‘Carbon Innovation Award' , 'Social Enterprise Award', ‘OxFutres Grant' , ‘Tech Start-Up Business'.
- Participated at Oxford Foundry Accelerator program by Oxford Saïd Business School
Senior Technical Project Manager
IDF, INTELIGENCE CORPS, TECHNOLOGICAL UNIT (8153)
10.2010 - 10.2012
- Overall management of a multidisciplinary team of experts, solving strategic problems at the forefront of technology.
- End to end project management of large-scale Mechanics Projects (team size of approx. 60 engineers).
- Worked in close proximity to clients, defense industry leaders, developers, and executive management.
Product Manager
IDF, INTELLIGENCE CORPS, TECHNOLOGICAL UNIT (8153)
10.2008 - 10.2009
- End-to-end Product & Project Management.
- Translated client's needs into technical requirements and design.
- Development, production, testing, and integration of multidisciplinary products.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Change And Management
University of Oxford
UK 09.2016 - 2017.09
Bachelor of Science - Geological & Environmental Sciences
Ben Gurion University of The Negev
Israel 08.2013 - 2016.08
Timeline
Career Break
Self Employed
05.2023 - Current
Senior Technical Biz-Dev Manager
MOBILEYE VISION TECHNOLOGIES
01.2021 - 05.2023
Technical Business Development Manager
MOBILEYE VISION TECHNOLOGIES
10.2018 - 12.2021
Startup & Real-Estate Investor
YG HOLDINGS
09.2017 - Current
CEO and Co-Founder
ECOSYNC
11.2016 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Environmental Change And Management
University of Oxford
09.2016 - 2017.09
Bachelor of Science - Geological & Environmental Sciences
Ben Gurion University of The Negev
08.2013 - 2016.08
Senior Technical Project Manager
IDF, INTELIGENCE CORPS, TECHNOLOGICAL UNIT (8153)
10.2010 - 10.2012
Product Manager
IDF, INTELLIGENCE CORPS, TECHNOLOGICAL UNIT (8153)
10.2008 - 10.2009
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