Business Development Manager (Robotaxi)

Our client a Robotaxi company with 300-500 employees headquartered in South China is seeking a high-energy Business Development Manager to support the international expansion of our Robotaxi business. This role is designed for someone who understands the overseas mobility ecosystem and can open doors with key stakeholders – especially local government bodies and transport authorities – in markets such as Southeast Asia, Singapore and the Middle East.Employment Type: Full-time permanentLocation: UAE / Singapore / China / Malaysia / ThailandCompensation: $00 base annually competitive bonusKey RequirementsMust be physically based in one of the listed locations.Fluency in at least one relevant local language (e.g. Arabic, Mandarin, Malay, Thai) to engage effectively with government and public‑sector stakeholders.What You’ll DoIdentify and develop new commercial opportunities for the Robotaxi business in target overseas markets.Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, transport authorities, regulators, and strategic partners.Represent the company externally and drive early‑stage market engagement, partnerships and pilot opportunities.Track local policy and regulatory dynamics and translate them into actionable BD strategies.Coordinate closely with China‑based leadership and cross‑functional teams during the onboarding phase and beyond.Lead market discovery efforts (stakeholder mapping, partner landscape, competitor insights) to shape go‑to‑market priorities.What You’ll BringPrevious experience at Uber, Grab, Didi or similar mobility platforms.Strong understanding of international mobility markets and ecosystems in Southeast Asia, Singapore or the Middle East.Proven ability to quickly establish trust and build networks with public‑sector stakeholders and senior decision‑makers.Background in Sales, Business Development or Product Management that includes external‑facing responsibilities and partner engagement.Highly proactive, ambitious and career‑driven; thrives in fast‑moving early‑stage business environments.Comfortable working independently without rigid targets while still delivering measurable progress and momentum.At Talencore we stand against racism and discriminatory practices. We stand against violence. We proudly support and partner with organizations that lift people up so everyone can succeed and thrive and honour our candidates' experiences, perspectives and unique identity. We are committed to continuing to make diversity, equity and inclusion part of everything we do from how we work with our talented candidates to how we support our clients in building their diverse workforce.#J-18808-Ljbffr