Overview

Utah Transit AuthorityDescription What if your next partnership could change the way thousands of people get around Utah? As the Manager of Fare Partnerships at the Utah Transit Authority, you will build strategic relationships, develop new business opportunities, and grow fare programs that connect people and organizations to public transportation. You will work with employers, educational institutions, government agencies, and community organizations to create partnerships that increase transit access, ridership, program participation, and revenue.Turn relationships into opportunities-and opportunities into results. If you are a strategic relationship-builder who enjoys business development, sales, account management, revenue growth, and creating innovative solutions, this is an opportunity to put those skills to work for a mission that moves Utah forward. Join UTA and help build partnerships that do more than support a program-they help move people, communities, and Utah forward.As the Manager of Fare Partnerships, you will:Lead the growth, administration, and partner engagement activities for transit pass and fare partnerships.Develop and execute sales and business development initiatives to increase fare revenue through employer, educational, government, and community partnerships.Oversee the administration of pass programs, contract management, invoicing, and program compliance while ensuring exceptional service delivery to partners and customers.Manage relationships with partners, cultivating long-term partnerships, identifying new revenue opportunities, and supporting initiatives that increase transit ridership and program participation.Supervise a team, providing leadership, coaching, and operational oversight to ensure business objectives, revenue targets, and customer service standards are achieved. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAININGFour years of professional experience in business development, account management, partner relations, sales, customer support, program administration, or a related field.Experience developing strategic partnerships and growing program participation and revenue is highly desirable.Minimum two years leading and supervising employees.Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales/Marketing or a related field.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Contract and complianceMicrosoft productsLeadershipStrategic planningAbility to work across departmentsProgram developmentStakeholder engagementClient relationship managementCommunication skillsUTA Competencies:Business Acumen - Maintaining an up-to-date understanding of the broader issues affecting field of expertise and organization.Managerial Courage - Standing strong in the face of adversity and taking necessary risk to achieve results.Change Management - Dealing comfortably with the uncertainty of change. Dealing constructively with problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomesCommunicates Effectively - Creating an open environment in which thoughts are expressed freely and information flows easily.Decision Making - Making sound decisions that consider multiple options, seeking input from others; reaching good decisions in a timely manner.Drives Results - Fostering a strong bottom-line orientation; accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks; exceeding goals successfully; pushing self and others to achieve results. - OR - An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience. Pay Rate: $92,700.00 or more, depending on experienceIf interested, apply before: Friday, September 11th, :59 PM MSTAs a full-time Administrative Employee, your Total Rewards Benefits Package will include:Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to e