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Blue Bird Corporation · 1 day ago

Business Development Manager, EV

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Blue Bird Corporation is a recognized leader in school bus technology and innovation, focusing on safety and sustainability. The Business Development Manager for EV will identify and develop prospective customers, support sales efforts, and execute strategies to position Blue Bird as a leader in the EV school bus industry.

AutomotiveConsumerManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Creates and executes sales strategies that cultivate and expand EV adoption and growth with school districts and fleet contractors

Provides market analysis and ongoing updates on competition. Strong understanding of company products or services as well as business position and competition to keep business competitive

Leads or participates in product demonstrations, while identifying product improvements and market opportunities. Works with Regional Sales Managers and EV Product Segment Leader, dealers, direct fleet, and marketing to coordinate new product launches. Educates dealership sales teams on EV product to improve their level of product knowledge with the goal of enabling them to become experts in the school bus industry

Identifies and works closely with key industry partners to support continued growth for EV school bus sales. Creates strong relationships with key customers / fleets to increase customer service satisfaction and brand loyalty

Support the identification and maximization of the funding mechanisms available to support EV adoption, tracking success with opportunities against competitive metrics

Provide support at industry tradeshows as EV subject matter expert and identify opportunities to provide presentations

Qualification

Sales leadershipEV technology fundamentalsEV charging industry knowledgeBusiness developmentProject managementInterpersonal skillsNegotiation skillsCommunication skills