Hiring: Partner Success Manager - Via Student Transit Company: Via Location: Peoria, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 14:47:26 Employment Type: Contract About the job Experience: •2 years of client-facing experience, ideally in sales, business development, customer success, account management, consulting, or B2G/education tech. Required Skills: •Serve as a trusted, empathetic advisor to superintendents and transportation directors — understanding their needs and challenges, ensuring smooth program performance, driving service expansions, and driving long-term renewals in one of our fastest-growing business verticals. Qualifications: •Partner Lead: You have a minimum of 2 years of client-facing experience, ideally in sales, business development, customer success, account management, consulting, or B2G/education tech. •Analytical: You’re comfortable diving into operational data, extracting meaningful insights, and translating numbers into clear strategic narratives. •Self-Starter & Builder: You thrive in fast-paced, high-growth settings with ambiguity, taking ownership and solving problems proactively. •Launch-Ready: You’re excited to take ownership of service launches, coordinate across teams, and represent Via confidently and empathetically on the ground. You enjoy being on the move, meeting new people, and traveling frequently to help bring launches to life in cities around the world. •Strong Communicator: You have exceptional written and verbal presentation skills, with a talent for translating complex operational models into simple, compelling concepts. •Mission-Driven: You’re excited about modernizing student transportation and improving access to education. Prior experience in transit, education, or public sector sales/CS is a plus; what matters most is curiosity, resourcefulness, and a willingness to keep learning. Compensation: •$70,000 - $80,000 / year •Base Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000 per year plus variable pay and equity as part of a total compensation package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!