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Van Pool Transportation LLC

Commercial Responsibilities:

+ Lead the effort to bring electric vehicles to our customers through educating and partnering with them to make electric vehicle deployments feasible

+ Conduct market research to identify potential customers interested in adopting electric buses, focusing on school districts, transportation authorities, and relevant stakeholders

+ Collaborate with internal teams to customize solutions, prepare proposals, and address technical and operational concerns of existing and potential customers

+ Manage contract negotiations and facilitate the successful execution of agreements

+ Develop and implement effective strategies to promote the benefits of electric school buses and secure new funding opportunities

Grant Management:

+ Work with external providers and help prepare and submit grant applications, ensuring compliance with all requirements and deadlines

+ Oversee grant compliance for active projects

+ Coordinate with internal teams to gather necessary information for grant applications, including technical specifications, project timelines, and budget details

+ Monitor the progress of grant applications and provide updates to stakeholders

+ Stay abreast of federal, state, and local grant opportunities related to fleet electrification

Project Management:

+ Work closely with many of Beacon’s functional teams (including sales, marketing, engineering, and finance) and external entities to ensure a coordinated and cohesive approach to electrification projects from funding to execution

+ Develop and implement a comprehensive communication plan to keep all internal and external stakeholders informed of the project status, issues and resolution plan

+ Identify key messages and ensure consistent communication across all departments and furnish a method for keeping project members and leaders accountable

Relationship Building:

+ Create and enable buy-in from stakeholders through constant communication and transparency

+ Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, influencers, and stakeholders in the education and transportation sectors inside and outside of Beacon

+ Act as a liaison between customers, external providers and internal teams, ensuring seamless communication and understanding of project requirements

Technical Knowledge:

+ Develop and maintain a deep understanding of electric vehicle technology, charging infrastructure, and related products and services

+ Effectively communicate technical information to customers, addressing their concerns and ensuring a clear understanding of the benefits of electrification

Advocacy and Outreach:

+ Support industry events, conferences, and workshops to promote electric fleet adoption and grant opportunities

+ Collaborate with industry associations and advocacy groups to further support the growth of electrified transportation