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Lenexa, KS

General Summary:

At Transportant, we help schools across the USA keep students safe by making their buses smarter. There are over 500,000 school buses in use in America. Smarter buses reduce pollution and climate change, allowing more of the school budget to be spent on education. As President, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of Transportant, leading our mission to make every school bus in America safer and more efficient.

You will join an exciting, fast-paced, and growing start-up company in the K-12 market. As the President, you will oversee Operations, Finance, Engineering, and Sales/Marketing, driving strategic vision and operational excellence to more than double our sales in the coming year. This role is based in our Lenexa, KS office and may require periods of significant travel to engage with customers, partners, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:Leadership and Strategy:

Lead the development and execution of the company’s strategic goals and objectives.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, aligning with Transportant’s core values.
Ensure cross-functional collaboration and integration across all departments.
Champion Transportant’s vision of helping schools keep students safe by making their buses smarter.

Sales and Marketing:

Drive the growth of new distribution and sales channels, aiming to double sales within 12 months.
Enhance company visibility through innovative marketing strategies.
Develop and implement sales plans to achieve profitability and cash flow positivity.
Prioritize developing strong partnerships with school bus dealerships across the country, which can sell, install, and service our equipment.
Focus on enhancing our digital marketing efforts, particularly through Google and social media advertising, to generate quality leads and drive brand visibility.

Operations and Finance:

Oversee the company’s operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
Manage financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company standards.
Support the fundraising, investor relations, and any potential acquisitions.
Expand installation capacity by forging partnerships with bus dealerships capable of handling installations.
Scale customer support and client training processes efficiently as the company grows.

Engineering and Product Development:

Collaborate with the engineering team to prioritize and deliver key product initiatives.
Ensure the development of high-quality products that meet customer needs.
Manage the product pipeline to maintain a competitive edge.

Qualifications:Experience:

Proven track record in sales and sales channel development.
Significant experience in leading a fast-growing company or a large business unit.
Strong background in team development and leadership.
Experience in or exposure to the K-12 education sector, school bus transportation industry, or related fields.

Skills:

Excellent analytical skills and data-driven decision-making.
Strong strategic planning and execution capabilities.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
Commitment to customer service and responsiveness.

Technical Knowledge:

General understanding of the Internet of Things, cloud storage, and software development is beneficial.
Familiarity with project management and the impact of product functionality on customers.

Attributes:

Adaptable and committed to continuous improvement.
Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
Autonomous and self-directed.
Customer-focused and caring.
Responsive and results-oriented.

Why Transportant?

Transportant offers a collaborative and innovative environment where the right candidate can make a significant impact. If you are a results-driven leader with a passion for education and technology, we invite you to join our team and help us achieve our ambitious growth goals.

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