Transit Tech Sales Leader & Tender Captain

Solaris Bus & Coach; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Solaris Bus & Coach is seeking a Technical Salesperson to support expansion across the West Coast public transit market. This hybrid role involves technical sales, tender leadership, and early project support aimed at driving commercial growth.

The ideal candidate will have 3-8 years of experience in technical sales or engineering, with a strong emphasis on customer engagement and tender processes. Compensation ranges from $110,000 to $185,000 annually based on location.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of experience in technical sales, application engineering, or product engineering.
• Preference for automotive, commercial vehicles, or heavy equipment.
• Strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer interactions with transit agencies and conduct product presentations.
• Act as Tender Captain for selected opportunities.
• Support the transition from bid to contract execution.
• Coordinate between Sales, Engineering, and Operations teams.

Skills

Technical sales

Customer engagement

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or similar

Job description

Solaris Bus & Coach is seeking a Technical Salesperson to support expansion across the West Coast public transit market. This hybrid role involves technical sales, tender leadership, and early project support aimed at driving commercial growth.

The ideal candidate will have 3-8 years of experience in technical sales or engineering, with a strong emphasis on customer engagement and tender processes. Compensation ranges from $110,000 to $185,000 annually based on location.