Grant Program Specialist

About the Role

We are looking for a high-energy, detail-oriented Grant Program Manager to join our Inside Sales team in Kennesaw. In this role, you won’t just be managing paperwork; you will be a key driver of our top-line revenue. You will be responsible for scouting, securing, and executing grant opportunities across the U.S. to help our customers—ranging from municipalities to sports complexes—afford and implement our cutting-edge robotic line marking technology.

You will act as the bridge between technical grant requirements and our Sales and Marketing engines, ensuring that every possible funding avenue is explored and captured.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Scouting: Proactively identify federal, state, and private grant opportunities nationwide that align with robotic automation, sports infrastructure, and smart city initiatives.
• Grant Execution: Lead the end-to-end grant process. This includes writing compelling proposals yourself or vetting and managing external professional grant writers to ensure high-quality submissions.
• Workflow Management: Own the grant lifecycle. Track deadlines, manage documentation, and provide consistent follow-ups to ensure applications move through the pipeline efficiently.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the Sales Team to identify customer needs and the Marketing Team to develop collateral that highlights funding opportunities for prospective buyers.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain partnerships with grant-making organizations and industry-specific funding programs.
• Revenue Growth: Directly contribute to the sales funnel by turning financial barriers into funded opportunities.

KPIs & Performance Goals

• Number of grant opportunities identified and submitted.
• Number of grants obtained and successfully utilized by customers.
• Total revenue generated specifically through the grant program.
• Number of robotic units sold via grant-funded projects.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree required

  (preferably in Business, Communications, or a related field).

• Experience:

  3+ years in grant management, technical writing, or a revenue-focused role.

• Writing Skills:

  Exceptional ability to craft persuasive, data-driven proposals.

• Project Management:

  Proven track record of managing vendors (grant writers) and meeting strict deadlines.

• Sales Mindset:

  You understand that grants are a tool to close deals and are comfortable in a fast-paced Inside Sales environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• On Target Earnings (OTE):

  Range between $75,000 to $85,000

• Base salary between: $60,000 - $70,000 (commensurate with experience)

• Annual bonus based on total team & company performance (target 10%)

• Performance-based incentives tied to KPIs such as revenue generated and grants awarded.

• Paid personal time off (PTO) and paid company holidays.

• Benefits:

  Comprehensive package including Health, Vision, and Dental insurance.

• Retirement:

  401K plan availability.