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To maintain our position as a pioneer and leader in the advanced transportation technology sector, we are always looking to recruit and retain the most talented people to come work for ZAP. As a small but fast-growing company, we are looking for qualified and dedicated individuals who are highly entrepreneurial with a proven track record in their respective fields.
Whether you are looking to get in the ground level of a small growing company, help promote ZAP’s mission of zero air pollution, or advance your career, ZAP may have an challenging opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation packages, a fun and relaxed work environment, and opportunities to succeed.
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Positions
ZAP is actively recruiting for the following positions:
Director of Sales and Marketing
Automotive Industrial Design Engineer
Project Engineer
Director of Sales and Marketing
ZAP is seeking a Director of Sales and Marketing to develop a comprehensive marketing plan to build and increase electric vehicle (EV) sales.
Scope and Responsibilities:
The Director will develop the strategic product marketing and sales plan and build the team necessary to meet EV sales objectives and EV dealer growth. S/he will find the markets and dealers who may have an interest in selling the vehicles, and make them aware of ZAP.
More specifically, the challenges of the role include the development and creation of:
Strategic plan to increase sales to existing dealers and reach the market for potential new dealers. Marketing strategy to create fleet and government sales.
Develop, modify and add to the existing team to reach sales objectives. Manage, lead and mentor a current team of four to five people.
Implement/execute the plans, include increasing the number of dealers, increasing sell-through (to consumers) for existing dealers and new dealers.
Have responsibility for budgets, and profit/loss. Oversee development of marketing materials, collateral, promotions, etc. Demonstrate an ability to inspire others, support and/or build effective teams. Deploy CRM tools and technologies to optimize opportunity management and customer communication.
Experience Required:
The ideal candidate will have:
Minimum of five years of automotive dealer experience; three years in automotive marketing. Sales management experience at an automotive company
Proven track record of creating and adding dealers to an existing network. Experience in developing and closing fleet, governmental and corporate sales
Experience writing and implementing strategic product marketing plans. Success in introducing and launching an automotive brand.
Marketing research and competitive intelligence gathering. Planning and budgeting experience. Management experience and skills.
Experience in event planning. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Computer proficiency: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Explorer, Photoshop, PageMaker.
Personal Attributes:
Entrepreneurial attitude and spirit. A risk taker. Enthusiastic. Flexible. Knowledge of and interest in the automotive industry. Committed to taking a new product to market and seeing it through the process. High energy, enthusiastic. Able to overcome adversity and solve problems. Willing to travel domestically.
Ability to demonstrate how sales programs will impact financial results.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in business or marketing communications preferred. MBA is a plus.
Rewards:
Base salary, plus strong performance commission/bonus program, plus stock options. 401k plan with matching, medical benefits, vacation, a great work environment in beautiful sonoma county, California and an opportunity to be in the early stages of the exciting electric car industry, and make history.
Automotive Industrial Design Engineer
Electric Cars and Vehicles - China Interface
Accordingly, ZAP is seeking a Project Design Engineer for its Electric Vehicles to lead and manage the process of refining existing products, and for developing new products. The Engineer will be working with both micro-cars and electric cars, as well as other alternative energy vehicles, such as ATV’s, scooters, etc. The candidate will be working with and without manufacturing partners overseeing engineering, manufacturing and quality controls. This will be a highly entrepreneurial position in a highly entrepreneurial environment.
SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Project Design Engineer will execute the product development of electric vehicles and cars at ZAP: manage the process for refining and improving existing products, as well as lead the development of new products. This includes:
Ensure that the Xebra continues to be the best it can be in its current price range, with focus on the electrical system, mechanical functions, general features, aesthetics, and safety aspects (COG, braking, metal fatigue, etc.).
Project Management: closely manage the product development process. Manage the details, functions and strategies; work closely with the people involved at each stage.
Assist in launching new electric vehicle and automotive products, including a new high speed electric vehicle
Direct, coordinate, and exercise functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of product development.
Review and improve product specifications, system layout and drafting, bill of materials and fabrication.
Plan, formulate and direct engineering projects within budget guidelines.
Analyze consumer and dealer input and proposed product specifications to determine feasibility proposal.
Develop and conduct test programs to evaluate product performance. Test and outsource to ensure meet all governmental DOT FMVSS and other foreign and USA requirements.
Assist manufacturing with new product development and manufacturing to identify and resolve problems.
New Products to include Advanced electric ATV, electric scooters, electric scoot car, 4 wheel truck, and others
Handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Provide technical support as needed to customers.
Source parts, DOT, etc. in China
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Strong Design skills in Automotive vehicles and Consumer products. Able to utilize software solidworks, etc. and photos to digitize to rapid prototyping
Minimum of five years engineering experience related to electric vehicles, alternative power or related field, including actual hands-on experience
Strong background in developing new products, including the design of electrical circuitry,motor controls
Automotive/Consumer product program launch experience
Business/trade experience with other cultures, especially in manufacturing. Chinese exposure preferred.
Experience writing reports, business correspondence and procedure and procedure manuals.
Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, AutoCAD & Solid works.
Be familiar with and uphold adherence to applicable federal regulations, including DOT, EPA, CARB and SAE
Hands on skills, operating machine shop and tools, welding, automotive skills transmissions
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Have a passion for, and strong knowledge of, electric vehicles and cars.
Interest in being part of a cutting edge company, with enthusiasm for following through with projects beginning to end.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to plan, manage and execute projects independently.
Ability to communicate with dealers, retail customers and manufacturers.
Experience dealing directly with non-American manufacturers.
Ability to travel internationally, especially to China.
Chinese language skills a big plus!
Entrepreneurial attitude and spirit. A risk taker. Enthusiastic.
Committed to taking a new product to market and seeing it through the process.
Complete team player. Willing to do nearly any task.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mechanical preferred, with product design emphasis.
REWARDS:
Base salary, bonus program, plus stock options, ZAP is a public company, stock symbol ZAAP. 401k plan with matching, medical benefits, vacation, a great work environment and an opportunity to be in the early stages of the exciting electric car industry.
PROJECT ENGINEER
ZAP is currently looking for a project engineer for ZAP’s electric vehicle development activities. The candidate will be working with both micro-cars and electric cars, as well as other alternative energy vehicles. The candidate will be working with our manufacturing partners overseeing engineering, manufacturing and quality controls. This will be a highly entrepreneurial position in a highly entrepreneurial environment. The candidate MUST have automotive engineering experience, be familiar with all DOT and EPA requirements, and be familiar with global parts sourcing and safety engineering, emission testing and compliance matters. Experience working on electric vehicles will be helpful, but not necessary. MUST have educational background in mechanical and design engineering. The position will be based in Santa Rosa, CA, but travel will be required.
