The Organization – Veloz
Veloz believes that the future of transportation is electric for all. We envision a world in which vehicles are electric and where all people, corporations and agencies can confidently choose electric, knowing the energy that powers these vehicles is carbon free.
Veloz was created to overcome three critical barriers to electric vehicle (EV) uptake — upfront cost, charging infrastructure and public awareness. Our unique public-private 501 (c)(3) nonprofit drives toward 100% zero-emission vehicles through strategic communications, unprecedented collaborations and purposeful convening. We are the power behind the nation’s largest and most provocative multi-stakeholder public awareness and education campaign for electric vehicles aimed at changing the conversation around EVs, the architect of events and programming that build the movement for transportation electrification in California and across the nation and the organization bringing together high-powered, diverse board and members from the public and private sectors.
As a membership-based organization, Veloz has a rich history of unleashing the power of California consumers through signature education initiatives like Electric For All. Veloz is growing and we recently announced our nationwide expansion efforts alongside a newly developed strategic plan. With our cross-sector members and partners, we have the power to transform how California — and now the nation — moves, ensuring better public health outcomes, a stronger and more just economy and a cleaner and more sustainable climate for all communities.
Position Overview
The Business Development Director is part of a passionate and collaborative organization that is changing the conversation about EVs nationwide by sparking a virtuous cycle of consumer awareness and demand. Veloz plays a unique and important role in the national EV landscape, and now is the time to take our efforts to an exponentially more impactful level. This requires a clear and inspiring vision, sophisticated strategies, significant and sustained financial support and smart implementation.
Reporting to the Executive Director and partnering with the Veloz team and Board leadership, the Business Development Director plays a critical role in making the electric for all vision a reality by driving an ambitious revenue strategy. Veloz’s current budget ranges from $2.5M to $5M, depending upon the Electric For All campaign cycle, and our strategic plan sets a target of 20% annual growth in each of the next three years.
The candidate in this position will build upon an influential existing network of members, lead Veloz’s revenue generation efforts and annual member-focused industry events and build new funding partnerships with corporations, philanthropies and government. Finally, they will act as a thought leader for the organization, working alongside Veloz’s Executive Director, Board and members to accelerate the EV market nationwide.
Compensation and Benefits
The annual salary range for this position is $150,000 – $170,000, commensurate with experience. Veloz offers a generous and competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, a 401k plan, life insurance, employee assistance programs, a wellness program, a mobile phone/internet stipend for remote employees and many more. In addition, Veloz offers paid leave plans which include personal, sick and vacation time, along with 12 paid holidays. We are a remote-first workplace with an office in Sacramento, CA.
How to Apply
View job posting here: https://www.veloz.org/veloz-now-hiring-for-business-development-director/
Application Process
To apply, please send a cover letter answering the questions below and resume in a combined PDF file to jobs@veloz.org.
- What inspires you to spend your time and talent on climate, clean energy, or transportation electrification?
- Briefly share a sales effort or fundraising campaign you led that generated significant revenue to help an organization scale. What was the financial goal, and how did you prioritize partnership and mutual benefit? What did you learn from the effort that you would bring to Veloz?
This position is open until filled, with an initial application deadline of 5 p.m. Pacific Time on Monday, April 29, 2024. Candidate review and phone screens begin immediately and will be conducted throughout the search period.