**Become part of a fast-growing company that plays a fundamental role in shaping our future! Together with more than 300 colleagues from +45 nationalities, we enable electric vehicle drivers around Europe to fast-charge their cars with green energy and lead the way in making mobility sustainable. In this role, you will drive the growth of our locations, as our goal is a European network of 1,000 fast charging stations on prime locations. Fastned is a fast growing, listed scaleup company and is currently active in nine countries.**
We stand out from other charge point operators with our high-power charging, drive-through model, and commitment to super-reliable infrastructure. Our stations provide fast, seamless charging experiences, allowing drivers to charge their EVs in minutes, not hours. As a leading provider of ultra-fast charging, we’re focused on delivering exceptional service and innovation to accelerate the transition to electric mobility, and it all starts with securing the best locations!
We’re looking for an **Expansion Manager** to help us find and secure top-tier charging locations along the mediterranean corridor, with a strong focus on the regions of **Cataluña**and **Valencia**, to strengthen our connection with our network in the north of Europe and solidify our position as the go to charging provide in Spain and Europe!
**Your role**
As an Expansion Manager, you’ll focus on securing prime real estate in high-traffic areas, ensuring our stations are visible, accessible, and built for long-term success. You’ll work closely with landowners, developers, and retailers to forge strategic partnerships, helping Fastned solidify its position as the leading charging network in the region.
To secure the best locations, we expect you to implement a strong network development plan. You will be responsible to shape your own network and expansion efforts, and to think strategically on how you approach the various stakeholders in
- and outside of your network.
Don't worry, your onboarding will include "masterclasses" on e-mobility and fast-charging, so you'll be ready to hit the ground running and shape the future of mobility by bringing essential charging infrastructure to key locations.
This role is based in Spain, where you’ll join a fun, diverse team spread across Europe. You'll have the unique opportunity to learn about and contribute to an industry driven by the future, making a real impact on the energy transition!
**Who we are looking for**
To succeed in this role, you need to be a strong networker and negotiator. You’ll be responsible for driving Fastned’s expansion strategy in your focus area, securing prime sites with different parties, such as landowners, real estate companies, investment funds, as well as government bodies while supporting the team’s expansion efforts.
- 5+ years of work experience, with at least 3 years in a relevant commercial role
- Strong real estate and contract knowledge (commercial, planning, and legal aspects)
- Sales-driven and results-oriented with strong commercial acumen
- Proven negotiation skills, comfortable dealing with both large real estate investors and private landowners
- An affinity with commercial and financial concepts, or a willingness to learn
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Spanish, Catalan, and English
- Willingness to travel regularly within Spain**and occasionally throughout Europe
- A natural curiosity and passion for learning and taking on new challenges
- A strong motivation to accelerate the energy transition
- An existing network of key private and public stakeholders in real estate, developers energy, infrastructure, transport, or e-mobility sectors within Spain
- Previous experience in expansion or real estate, with a focus on Cataluña and/or Valencia, with a strong desire to deepen expertise
- Good understanding of urban regulations and proven experience liaising with public authorities
**Our perks**
We work hard to change the world, but we don't forget to recognise & celebrate our successes, big and small. We value work-life balance, offer you real work flexibility and have family-friendly policies in place. We have an inclusive work environment, love authentic people, so don't try to fit in because we like you for who you are!
- Stock option plan we believe in shared value creation;
- A training and development budget of €3,000 per year per employee, because development and training are important to us and our sector offers endless opportunities;
- Lunch is provided by Pluxee;
- Medical insurance is covered by Fastned;
- We can provide you with an EV car with charging expenses covered;
- The opportunity to work from our other offices in Amsterdam, Cologne, Ghent, Paris, London, Zurich & Milan, with reimbursement for work-related travel expenses;
- Going the extra mile for parents: We provide you with personalised coaching support before, during, and after parental leave, facilitated by Foundree.
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