Regional Sales Manager - Mid-West

RIDE Mobility
Mid-West Region, US
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Candidates with B2B sales experience and familiarity with the EV school bus market will find this remote, high-travel role in the Mid-West region challenging but rewarding.

Best fit for

  • B2B sales professionals with experience in EV school bus or related sectors
    — “Prior work experience in School Bus or EV School Bus sales experience, preferred”
  • Individuals who thrive in independent, initiative-driven roles
    — “Work independently, take initiative and be resourceful with minimal supervision”
  • Candidates with strong data analysis and reporting capabilities
    — “Demonstrated experience analyzing data and generating reports”

Things to consider

  • This role requires a high level of travel, up to 90% of the time
    — “Ability to travel to various states within the U.S. to meet with customers”
  • The position is based in specific cities within the Mid-West region
    — “Territory City prefer: Chicago IL, or Detroit MI”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to build account portfolios and drive market penetration
    — “Expand existing sales, develop new sales and build an account portfolio in the designated area”
  • Showcase your experience in contract negotiation and influencing outcomes
    — “Experience negotiating contracts and influencing others to achieve a positive outcome”
  • Emphasize your knowledge of EV school bus market, OEMs, and incentives
    — “Knowledge of EV school bus market/OEMs/incentives and etc.”
  • Demonstrate your leadership in executing sales strategies and achieving profitability
    — “Direct, develop, and execute sales plans and strategies to attain better profitability”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • exceeding sales goals
  • expanding sales portfolio
  • developing business strategies
Typical background
3+ years of experience in B2B sales

Skills & requirements

Required

B2B SalesSales StrategyMarket AnalysisCustomer Relationship ManagementContract NegotiationData AnalysisReport GenerationTeam Leadership

Preferred

EV School Bus Sales ExperienceKnowledge Of EV Incentives

Stack & domain

Sales ManagementMarket AnalysisCustomer ServiceContract NegotiationReport GenerationEV School Bus SalesMarket PenetrationBusiness GrowthCommunicationTeamworkProblem SolvingSalesTransportation

About the role

Original posting from RIDE Mobility via Greenhouse

The following description is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the discretion of adding or changing the duties of the position at any time.

RIDE is currently driving an exciting transformation in the transportation industry, and we are recruiting a passionate and experienced sales manager to help us drive business growth and market penetration of EV School Bus in the region. You will be a member of RIDE team and play a key role in creating RIDE EV School Bus history in US market.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Meet or exceed sales goals in the designated region and/or market.

Expand existing sales, develop new sales and build an account portfolio in the designated area.

Direct, develop, and execute sales plans and strategies to attain better profitability and level of service throughout the territory.

Monitor and analyze the market, identify opportunities, determine sales potential and inventory requirements, monitor the preferences of customers, and develop business strategies.

Build relationships with stakeholders, and lead sales efforts.

Continuously monitor and align company initiatives with customer needs and regulatory developments in the region.

Support product management initiatives, develop proposals and manage contracts, provide team leadership, and report on performance.

Negotiate all contracts with prospective clients.

Assist with determining pricing schedules for quotes, promotions, and negotiations.

Represent company at trade association meetings and expo to promote products.

COMPETENCIES

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Computer skills with knowledge of Windows applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Problem solving with the ability to apply logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Experience collaborating with others and building teams

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum 3 years of experience in Business to Business (B2B) Sales

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment

Prior work experience in School Bus or EV School Bus sales experience, preferred

Knowledge of EV school bus market/OEMs/incentives and etc.

Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

Experience communicating with customers verbally to convey information and in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Work independently, take initiative and be resourceful with minimal supervision

Experience negotiating contracts and influencing others to achieve a positive outcome

Demonstrated experience analyzing data and generating reports

Ability to travel to various states within the U.S. to meet with customers, and participate in trade shows

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY 

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Opportunity for continuous learning and career growth. An environment of Respect, Integrity, Openness, Inclusion and Support.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stepstool as necessary.  

TRAVEL

Up to 90%

Benefits

Professional development assistance

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Pay Range

$ 90,000- $110,000 per year plus competitive bonus

Work Type

Full-time

Location:

Remote 

Territory State prefer: Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin or Michigan State

Territory City prefer: Chicago IL, or Detroit MI

RIDE is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.

Source: RIDE Mobility careers (Greenhouse)

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