Business Development Associate
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Job Description
Please note: The internal/employment contract title for this role is Senior Government Partnerships Associate
Who is Bird
Bird is on a mission to bring environmentally friendly transportation to everyone. Our products services and people share one common goal: to make cities more livable by reducing gaspowered car usage lowering carbon emissions and improving the safety of all road users.
We are relentless in our pursuit of betterfor our riders for our partners for our employees and for future generations. Our award winning electric vehicles help millions of riders take carbonfree trips in more than 300 cities globally. And our teams push boundaries and challenge the status quo in pursuit of a brighter future.
Job Summary
This role will focus on building solid longterm relationships with cities and other public sector stakeholders in German speaking countries to allow Bird to open new markets and operate in the country at the best possible conditions for both Bird and DACH cities. Achieving these objectives will also require the Government Partnership Manager to work across the organization with various stakeholders to facilitate key initiatives and drive internal alignment on a Government Partnership strategy for the DACH region.
Responsibilities
- Represent Bird at the local level promote Birds brand and reputation
- Grow Birds footprint in the DACH region
- Build and/or strengthen relationships with the city officials of key cities as well as other key national or local stakeholders
- Shape new local and national escooter regulations in the 3 countries alongside public officials and other local stakeholders
- Develop and execute Birds strategy to win or renew operating permits when their attribution is competitive (RfPs) or part of a trial/MoU with a city
- Collaborate cross functionally to ensure that Bird fulfills all obligations required by the cities and ensure that the company remains responsive to local concerns as they emerge
- Secure local partnerships to enhance city relationships advocate for shared mobility programs and win applications
- Build a close relationship with Birds local Operations team to identify evaluate and prioritize opportunities to improve the regulatory framework relevant to our operations
Requirements
- 47 years experience preferably in Operations Business Development Sales to public actors Customer Success or Public Affairs
- Strong business acumen and operational understanding
- Relationshipbuilder with experience in partnership and stakeholder management in local or national politics
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills including the ability to present to different audiences
- Solid previous experience in managing projects from start to finish
- Selfstarter / quick learner with the ability to thrive in a fastmoving environment
- Enthusiasm for tech mobility or urban planning industries would be of added value
- BA required. JD MBA MPA LL.M. or equivalent preferred
Native German speaker
English speaker
Dutch is a plus
Available for travel
Culture at Bird
Were an ambitious smart and openminded team that is passionate about our mission. Each day is unlike the last as were constantly moving forward challenging each other and working together to create the future of micromobility.
Perks up
We want people to succeed at Bird so we give our teams plenty of time off to relax and recharge. We also offer a workfromhome stipend and more. Plus a new resource to help support personal and professional developmentsall the goods needed to move on our mission together.
Bird is the world
Bird stands for a culture of inclusion. We celebrate different backgrounds experiences and perspectives encouraging everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We have a diverse environment that empowers our team to feel comfortable when they voice their opinions. For these reasons and more Bird is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome everyone regardless of their race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or genetics and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive open and diverse work environment.
Sound like a place youd like to work Sweet. Lets chat.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
