Regional Business Manager, Northeast
Highland Electric Fleets, Boston, MA, United States
About Us
Highland Electric Fleets’ mission is to make electric fleets accessible and affordable for all, enabling communities to realize the benefits of cleaner, quieter and healthier fleets. Highland is North America’s leading provider of Electrification-as-a-Service (EaaS). Founded in 2019, Highland partners with school districts, municipalities, and fleet operators to make the transition to electric fleets simple and affordable.
Highland proudly serves as the Official Electric School Bus Provider of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA. From pioneering vehicle-to-grid technology to managing some of the nation’s largest electric school bus fleets, Highland delivers reliable, cost-effective solutions that support local communities and drive the future of transportation.
Summary: The Regional Business Manager (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 Northeast Region represents a target rich landscape that will yield excellent opportunities.
The RBM must reside in the Northeast.
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 Business Development Representative for the (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 environmentAbility 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
$135,000 - $150,000 a year
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.
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Highland Electric Fleets’ mission is to make electric fleets accessible and affordable for all, enabling communities to realize the benefits of cleaner, quieter and healthier fleets. Highland is North America’s leading provider of Electrification-as-a-Service (EaaS). Founded in 2019, Highland partners with school districts, municipalities, and fleet operators to make the transition to electric fleets simple and affordable.
Highland proudly serves as the Official Electric School Bus Provider of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA. From pioneering vehicle-to-grid technology to managing some of the nation’s largest electric school bus fleets, Highland delivers reliable, cost-effective solutions that support local communities and drive the future of transportation.
Summary: The Regional Business Manager (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 Northeast Region represents a target rich landscape that will yield excellent opportunities.
The RBM must reside in the Northeast.
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 Business Development Representative for the (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 environmentAbility 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
$135,000 - $150,000 a year
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.
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