Vanpool Account Executive

Functions as sales liaison to increase vanpool ridership by strategically developing and managing business relationships to increase METRO vanpool ridership services. Liaise with employers, institutions, management districts, transportation management associations, individual groups and other stakeholder groups to establish METRO commuter services, maintain and generate new ridership opportunities. Performs duties in a safe, efficient manner and in compliance with all applicable rules and safety procedures.

• Identifies, establishes and maintains business relationships to communicate and facilitate promotion and administration of METRO services.
• Promotes vanpool ridership through business development and outreach efforts to educate individuals, employers, communities and stakeholders on the value and benefits of vanpooling and related services.
• Customizes and delivers presentations to educate diverse audiences on vanpool and other available transportation programs through seminars, webinars, conference calls, lunch and learn sessions, etc.
• Conducts various promotions including incentives, contests, challenges, etc. to encourage trial and adoption of ridership program.
• Conducts sales analysis on client organizations to document current state, willingness to change, employee culture, and opportunities for increasing ridership in client organizations.
• Prepares various periodic reports on activity and status of accounts, business development, new vanpool formations, route retention efforts, etc.
• Supports vanpool groups with orientation to vanpool billing, reporting, parking, driver safety training, operational processes, and assists with ridership, concerns or issues.
• Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, communication/journalism, or a related field preferred.
 
Minimum three (3) years directly related experience in business to business marketing/sales development. Experience promoting transportation demand management programs or commuter services preferred.
 
A valid Texas Driver's License (TDL) is required and must meet METRO's motor vehicle records requirements. Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills. Excellent customer service, public relations, marketing and sales skills.Demonstrated leadership skills. Strong computer skills; Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Familiarity with greater Houston region preferred.

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas has a zero tolerance drug and alcohol policy for all employees. All internal and external applicants will be required to undergo drug testing before employment and will be subject to further drug and/or alcohol testing throughout their employment.

Further, employees who perform safety-sensitive functions will submit to drug and/or alcohol testing in accordance to the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulatory requirements.

We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or disability.

Grade 9