GR/BD Director

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One North Place, LA
Entry level
Automotive • Information Technology • Logistics • Transportation
The Role
The GR/BD Director at WeRide will develop and implement strategies for government engagement, identify and pursue strategic partnerships, and enhance business development initiatives to achieve company goals. The role involves liaising with government officials and understanding market trends for effective business operations.
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WeRide is a leading, commercial-stage global company that develops autonomous driving technologies from Level 2 to Level 4. It offers an all-rounded product mix of Robotaxi, Robobus, Robosweeper, Robovan and Advanced Driving Solution to provide services. WeRide aims to develop safe and reliable driverless solutions to make our mobility and transportation safer, more affordable, and accessible. 


For more information, please visit: http://www.weride.ai

What you will do:

  • Government Engagement:
  • Develop and implement strategies to establish and maintain strong relationships with key government officials, agencies, and stakeholders.
  • Act as the primary liaison between WeRide and relevant government bodies to foster collaboration and partnership opportunities.
  • Strategic Partnerships:
  • Identify and pursue opportunities for strategic partnerships between WeRide and government entities, aligning with the company's business objectives.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to leverage government relationships for business development and growth.
  • Business Development:
  • Understand the local competitive landscape and market trends. Build teams based on the company's needs
  • Develop and execute strategic plans, explore the local market, and implement sales programs to achieve the company's business goal
  • Establish and improve the overseas business operation and performance management system to ensure the healthy operation of local businesses

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in a government relations or public affairs role, preferably in the technology sector.
  • Has a deep understanding of the market. Design and create strategic plans based on the company's situation.
  • Result driven, Ability to understand the impact of operational initiatives from the company's perspective
  • Crisis communication experience is essential.
  • Fluent in English.

WeRide.ai offers competitive salary depending on the experience. Employee benefits include:

Premium Medical, Dental and Vision Plan (No cost from employees or their families)

Free Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Paid vacations and holidays



More about WeRide:

Website: https://www.weride.ai/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeRideAI

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/werideai/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/weride_ai

The Company
San Jose, CA
501 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2017

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.

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