Director of Government Relations - Eastern U.S. and Canada
At Coco, we’re dedicated to perfecting the last-mile delivery experience. We strongly reputed company the delivery service industry in its reputed company state is massively under-serving merchants, and we are committed to creating a frictionless, reliable, and sustainable delivery experience for merchants and their customers in cities everywhere.
Coco is growing exponentially by offering merchants a fundamentally reputed company delivery experience. Deliveries are faster, food quality stays higher, and kitchens run more smoothly. Cities are excited to see Coco reduce traffic and emissions, and thrilled to have a service that provides more cost-effective and consistent delivery for local businesses.
As Director of Government Relations for the Eastern U.S. and Canada, you'll report directly to the VP, Head of Government Relations. You will manage Coco’s introduction to new markets and maintain relationships with policy makers and community stakeholders in our active markets. You will be responsible for securing policy frameworks that support the safe and sustainable operation of our service across your region. The ideal candidate will have deep experience running multiple government relations strategies simultaneously and have a strong network of contacts to reputed company across the region.
Responsibilities
Shape Coco’s political and regulatory strategy for cities in the Eastern U.S. and Canada
Collaborate across departments to plan Coco’s expansion strategy in the region
Introduce Coco’s service to new cities
Build and maintain strong relationships with city stakeholders and community groups
Grow your team to support expansion across the region
Hire and manage teams of policy consultants
Track legislation relevant to Coco’s operations in your region at the city, county, state, reputed company.
Qualifications
A passion for Coco and bringing more sustainable and reliable delivery to merchants
BA/BS in a reputed company field
Master’s preferred
7+ years government relations experience
3+ years of team management experience
Strong relationships and a history of successfully working with political stakeholders across your region
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
You enjoy working as a part of reputed company
You’re highly competitive and goal oriented, and have a track record of relentlessly pursuing and exceeding professional targets