Senior Product Support Manager

Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world – 25 million children twice a day – making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 25,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses sold. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird’s complete product and service portfolio, visit www.blue-bird.com.

The Senior Product Support Manager serves as a strategic leader and key liaison between Blue Bird Corporation and our premier dealer/fleet partners. You are responsible for driving high-level parts and service sales growth by architecting and overseeing the execution of comprehensive Parts & Service Business Plans. Beyond standard relationship management, you will synthesize market intelligence to influence corporate business development and mentor regional partners to achieve operational excellence.

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• →Strategic Leadership: Act as the primary corporate representative for specified geographic regions, overseeing complex dealer/fleet portfolios to ensure alignment with Blue Bird’s long-term growth objectives.
• →Business Planning & Execution: Lead dealers in the creation of sophisticated annual business plans; monitor high-level performance metrics and pivot strategies to exceed aggressive annual revenue and service targets.
• →High-Touch Relationship Management: Conduct quarterly executive-level dealer reviews to resolve systemic issues and implement proactive action plans.
• →Training & Capability Building: Design and deliver advanced product, systems, and sales training programs for dealers and end-customers.
• →Operational Governance: Audit dealer/fleet service operations to ensure strict adherence to Blue Bird standards, including market coverage strategies (mobile service, Authorized Repair Centers) and technician certification pathways.
• →Market Intelligence & Pricing: Provide corporate leadership with actionable competitive intelligence; authorize strategic pricing adjustments to capture market share while protecting critical gross margins.
• →Inter-Departmental Synergy: Coordinate with Regional Sales Managers (RSMs) and Aftermarket teams to streamline service resolutions and maximize regional organizational effectiveness.
• →Change Management: Facilitate and oversee critical dealer transitions, including new start-ups and complex closures.
• →Goodwill Administration: Manage and adjudicate goodwill requests for assigned Areas of Responsibility (AOR) with high fiscal accountability.

• Self-motivated, able to work in an environment with limited direct supervision
• Proven ability to lead and deliver results in remote environments with minimal supervision
• Expert level collaboration skills, capable of aligning field personnel and corporate management toward unified goals
• Must be able to collaborate with co-workers in the field (Regional Sales Mgr., Director of Dealer Development, Field Service Engineer, Alternative Fuel Reps,) and at corporate (Customer Support Representatives and Blue Bird Management)
• Extensive sales or marketing experience in the automotive, medium/heavy truck or school bus industry is desirable
• Demonstrate a high level of energy, drive, enthusiasm, initiative, commitment, professionalism and a positive attitude
• Strong relationship building skills
• Ability to work proficiently on a cross functional team to achieve project goals
• Excellent people, time management, communication (verbal and written), customer service and interpersonal skills
• Superior problem solving, negotiation and facilitation skills
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions, with acute attention to detail
• Ability to manage diverse assignments under tight deadlines

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Data Science, Engineering, Marketing or any other related field
• 7+years of Regional/Territory sales management experience
  • If no degree, 12+ years of experience
• U.S. Passport and valid Driver’s license
• All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

• Ability to anticipate and understand customer needs and provide guidance
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills to handle difficult and sensitive matters.
• Strong project management skills. Exposure to difficult or complex projects a plus.
• Ability to influence stakeholders
• Effective communication and ability to communicate complex details in a clear manner.
• Flexible workspaces and work hours to help you unleash the best you.
• Working in a collaborative team and balancing the needs of individual stakeholders while delivering corporate objectives.

• Continued Professional Development
• Benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 14 paid holidays, vacation time and 401k matching

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office environment and production environment
• Frequent travel required, approximately 50%
• Must work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, cold and noise
• Fast-paced production area with moving objects and sheet metal
• Occasional periods of standing or sitting for extended periods of time
• You must wear appropriate PPE when and where required
• Frequent weeks working 40+ hours
• Frequent communication with people throughout the day

*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Blue Bird® is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We strive to have the best available talent in every job based on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities each person brings.  Blue Bird is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination in all forms.

All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

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