Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with the International Business Unit to develop and implement strategic plans to penetrate the European market, with a primary focus on Germany and Switzerland.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including local government transportation authorities, automotive industry partners, and potential customers.
- Conduct in - depth market research to understand local trends, regulatory landscapes, competition, and customer needs in the European autonomous driving space.
- Develop and execute strategic business plans to achieve sales targets and drive business growth within the European region.
- Collaborate with cross - functional teams (such as R&D, product, and operations) to customize products and services to meet the unique requirements of the European market.
- Prepare and deliver persuasive presentations and proposals to prospective clients, highlighting the value of WeRide's autonomous driving solutions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering or a related field (preferred but not required).
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in business development, sales, or a related role, preferably in the autonomous vehicle development or technology sectors.
- In - depth familiarity with the European technology/automobile markets, with a demonstrated history of successful client development in these regions.
- Fluency in English and German. Multilingual capabilities are highly desirable.
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, essential for dealing with diverse European business cultures.
- Ability to thrive in a fast - paced and cross - functional international environment.
- Frequent travel within Europe is required.
Top Skills
What We Do
WeRide is a global leading company that develops Level 4 autonomous driving technologies, bringing smart cities with new products, new business model and new experience.
WeRide has received strategic investments from top-tier global automakers, including Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance and Yutong Group. WeRide is the first startup in the world that holds driverless test permits in both China and the US.
Through strategic alliances with car makers, mobility and logistics service platforms, WeRide offers an all-rounded product mix of Robotaxi, Mini Robobus and Robovan to provide multiple services including online ride-hailing, on-demand transport and urban logistics.
WeRide launched China’s first Robotaxi service, completely open to public, in November 2019, in Guangzhou, China, covering an area of 144 square kilometers. WeRide has also conducted commercial pilot operations and fully driverless testing for Mini Robobus and Robovan.
Established in 2017, WeRide is headquartered in Guangzhou, China, and maintains R&D and operation centers in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Nanjing, Wuhan, Zhengzhou and Anqing, as well as San Jose in the US. It employs a highly skilled team of over 800 employees around the globe and has extensive domestic and international experience in R&D, business development and operations.
