About Us
Highland Electric Fleets’ electrification-as-a-service (EaaS) model aims to make electric school buses and other clean heavy duty vehicles attainable for every district across the US and Canada. Our turnkey solution tackles financing, vehicle procurement, infrastructure upgrade and maintenance to create a reliable and affordable fleet for our customers.
We know that cleaner buses create healthier communities and it’s our mission to eliminate the barriers to better student health and cleaner air - just 10 electric buses will reduce the pediatric asthma risk for 1,500 students!*
We are looking for candidates that want to help support this mission…
*Source: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Based on estimates for Highland customer with large fleet
The RBM role represents an excellent opportunity for the ideal candidate to become involved on the ground level with an organization that offers knowledge building, business expansion and career growth. The Midwest Region represents a target rich landscape that will yield excellent opportunities
Responsibilities:
Collaborate in the sales process with other teams working within your AOR (area of responsibility) to formulate and execute strategies to increase customer base and achieve regional goals. These teams include but are not limited to Market Development, Origination, Project Development and Legal
Make cold calls or perform warm outreach, putting outside-the-box thinking to work to develop new and unique sales tactics
Following-up on qualified leads and pipeline opportunities
Research opportunities, generate qualified leads and grow relationships, maintain accurate and detailed information, and develop a rolling, expansive customer base
Maintain thorough company and product knowledge, research industry and market trends
Oversee sales business activities in an AOR presently encompassing roughly 50% of your time traveling within your assigned AOR
If your performance or region is eligible, you may be asked to oversee a Fleet Advisor, who is an inside position dedicated to AOR
Setting and achieving KPIs
Utilize our CRM software(s) to ensure the sales process, steps and progress is logged and captured in keeping with our standard processes for all sales stages
Preferred Qualifications
B2B sales experience required, experience selling to school districts preferred
Demonstrated ability to prospect, engage and close complex deals
Team player, brings out the best in group dynamics
Experience working with school districts, school bus dealers, and/or working within the EV charging industry is helpful and desirable
Must be disciplined, self-motivated and ability to solve problems and build relationships
Demonstrated ability to set daily / weekly / monthly / quarterly scheduling and travel planning
Ability to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions
Ability to simplify complex concepts
Demonstrated ability to set priorities and respond to changing demands from multiple sources
Ability to operate effectively in a start-up environment Ability to achieve and exceed sales targets, OKR’s and KPI’s
Proficient in MS Office, Google Suite and comfortable working with various CRM systems
Interest or prior knowledge of electric vehicles (BEVs) and / or clean transportation
Existing relationships with school bus dealers and school districts is a plus
What You Can Expect from Highland:
· Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus program
· A supportive, highly collaborative, team-oriented environment
· Opportunities to make a difference, be heard, add value, and be recognized
· Growth and development with a leader in this new and exciting industry
· Ability to work with bright, innovative, and forward-thinking colleagues
· Health, Vision, and Dental coverage for employees & their dependents
· Life insurance, public transportation assistance
· Generous Paid Time Off
· 401(k) program and company match
Highland Electric Fleets provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Highland Electric Fleets complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.