Business Development Manager

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but energetically shaping it? Join The Microvast Team (NASDAQ: MVST), a technology innovator that designs, develops and manufactures lithium-ion battery solutions. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Stafford, TX, Microvast is renowned for its cutting‑edge cell technology and its vertical integration capabilities which extend from core battery chemistry (cathode, anode, electrolyte, and separator) to battery packs.

By integrating the process from raw material to system assembly, Microvast has developed a family of products covering a broad breadth of market applications. More information can be found on the corporate website.

If you’re ready to be part of a company that’s not just adapting to change, but driving it, Microvast is the place for you. Apply now and electrify your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.

We are looking for a passionate and forward‑thinking Business Development Manager to lead growth efforts in the rapidly expanding school bus electrification market. This role will focus on identifying new business opportunities, building strategic partnerships with school districts and fleet operators, and driving adoption of clean transportation solutions. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of EV infrastructure, funding programs, and the unique challenges of the school transportation sector.

• Identify and cultivate potential strategic technology partnerships within the school bus ecosystem and adjacent mobility sectors
• Build comprehensive landscape mapping and strategic roadmap specifically targeting the school bus electrification market
• Serve as primary lead for established contacts with industry influencers including school bus OEMs, distributors, fleet operators, consultants, and transportation directors
• Develop, acquire, and maintain deep technical and business knowledge of the school bus industry to function as an expert consultant in clients' operational environments
• Apply firsthand knowledge of school transportation operations, fleet management, and digital/IoT market landscape to identify large‑scale challenges addressable by Microvast battery solutions
• Collaborate with school districts, transportation companies, and team members to build electrification visions and develop supporting business cases

• Work with clients to validate requirements, ensure battery solutions can be adopted and supported within existing school bus operations
• Manage solution implementation processes from initial consultation through deployment
• Assist product development efforts by gathering feedback and project specifications to advise engineering teams on school bus‑specific requirements

• Build and nurture long‑term collaborative channel partnerships with school bus manufacturers, dealers, and fleet operators
• Develop comprehensive channel programs tailored to the unique needs of school transportation markets
• Establish quarterly business reviews and maintain ongoing relationships with key stakeholders

• Prepare and present technical battery solutions to school district audiences, transportation conferences, and industry groups
• Influence development teams to implement new technologies, approaches, and optimizations needed to meet school bus electrification requirements
• Represent Microvast at school transportation trade shows, conferences, and industry forums
• Track all activities, collaborating closely with Sales and Sales Operations teams
• Meet and exceed individual targets for partnership development and revenue generation in the school bus sector
• Provide market intelligence and competitive analysis specific to school bus electrification trends

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in automotive technologies with specialization in corporate development, business development, sales, or partnership models
• Proven knowledge, expertise, and passion for business development,…