Join a fast-growing company with a purpose! At Fastned, you will actively contribute to accelerating the transition to electric mobility. Together with over 300 colleagues (more than 42 nationalities) across 9+ countries, we have big plans: we are building a Europe-wide network of 1,000 beautiful fast-charging stations where electric drivers can charge their cars with energy from the sun and wind. We have recently been voted best charging network in Belgium, the UK, France, and the Netherlands, a testimony to our drive to offer the best charging experience to EV drivers!

Your role

As our Team Lead Site Acquisition in Belgium, you will drive the growth of Fastned and contribute to our mission: 'Giving freedom to the Electric Driver". In this role you will help drive the growth of our locations in Flanders and Wallonia, as we strive to build a European network of 1,000 fast charging stations on prime locations and strengthen Fastned’s position as a leading charging provider in Belgium.

In concrete terms, this means you…

• Design and execute the strategy to strengthen Fastned’s position as a leading charging provider in Flanders and develop our position in Wallonia. Together with a highly skilled team, you will secure new locations (from scouting to signed land leases or freeholds) and develop new partnerships (with both commercial land owners and local authorities)
• Implement a strong growth plan for the regions, while also being hands-on in creating concrete opportunities. New locations are the main goal for you and the team. You will oversee and lead key real estate transactions and negotiations, embodying Fastned’s vision and mission.
• Help the team structure and streamline processes as much as possible to maximise effectiveness & efficiency.
• In this role you must be highly proficient in dealing with financial and techno-economic topics (together with our subject experts), you will own the business case and will know your part when managing your team in negotiations. Your onboarding will include a variety of “masterclasses” around the topics of e-mobility and fast-charging.
• You have a keen eye for market developments and you know when to take advantage of the right opportunities. This includes monitoring policy development and understanding its impact on our development plans.

Is electromobility new territory for you? No problem! As part of your onboarding, you will take part in a series of exciting workshops where you will learn everything you need to know about electromobility and fast-charging infrastructure.
The role will be based in Ghent, where you will provide leadership for the local Belgian expansion team. You will become part of the Network Development leadership team, a fun and diverse group of professionals spread across Europe. You will report directly to the Network Development Director. You will collaborate closely with the Belgian Country Manager and key internal stakeholders from Public Affairs, Architects, Construction and Communications.

As a member of the Fastned family we want you to ‘think like a founder’. We value your input, we expect you to think critically and take ownership. Part of this means generating and pitching ideas to develop our business offerings and ensuring support for these ideas within Fastned. You will collaborate closely with Fastned’s functional teams (from design through to operations), and you will get the unique chance to learn a lot about our future-driven industry, where you can make a real impact!

Who are we looking for

In order to be successful in this role you have to be convincing, a real networker with outstanding people skills. You bring along extensive experience with negotiations (for example in real estate), as you will need to be at ease when negotiating with both governmental bodies and private landowners. You find the right balance between strategic thinking, commercial judgement and the drive to make a difference.
You are keen to communicate Fastned's vision and values to site owners & real estate companies and support your team in its expansion. Additionally, you tick the following boxes:

• Experience in building and leading teams, demonstrating your ability to drive and inspire a team.
• 8+ years of relevant commercial work experience, preferably in expansion, real estate and an international environment.
• Fluent in English, French and Dutch.
• You are a strong communicator, with a problem-solving mindset. Your commercial understanding helps you to filter a lot of information, assess its relevance and prioritise accordingly.
• An existing network of key government and private stakeholders in energy, infrastructure, transport or e-mobility and an appetite to deepen it further.
• You’re an outgoing person who enjoys seeing new places and meeting new people.
• Strong analytical skills and a results-driven mentality.
• Affinity with real estate and contracts (from a commercial, planning and legal perspective).
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• You enjoy learning new things and like to take on challenges.
• Highly motivated to accelerate the energy transition.

A big plus if you also bring:

• Previous experience in high-growth companies, renewable energy, or adjacent fields.
• Experience in managing complex situations with multiple stakeholders.
• Open for regular travel within Belgium and Europe.

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;
  
• Free daily vegetarian lunches, snacks & drinks all day in the office;
  
• To fully embrace the EV lifestyle and ensure seamless travel to job sites, you'll receive a fully electric company car. Plus, enjoy charging at all Fastned stations across Europe!
  
• A total of 37 holidays per year, including 5 extralegal Fastned holidays and 12 compensation days
  
• A paid pension plan, fully covered by Fastned;
  
• Eco-cheque vouchers every year;
  
• Next to fun events year-round, we throw notorious Christmas parties and organize an amazing yearly trip abroad with all employees;
  
• Other perks include flexible working hours, full travel compensation and the working gear of your choice.
  

Interested? Apply today!

We would love to have a conversation with you! Apply now, send us your CV and explain in your motivation letter why you’re excited about joining our mission to provide freedom to electric drivers and speeding up the energy transition.
The recruitment process consists of these stages below:

• A first video call with our recruiter to find out more about Fastned & our company culture;
  
• Interview with the Director Network Development
  
• In-person assignment presentation and interview in our Ghent office with the Director of Network Development and the Expansion Lead of the Netherlands ,
  
• An interview with the Country Director of Belgium, a member of the Belgian leadership team followed by a meet-up with the Expansion team and other colleagues from the Ghent office.
  

We are looking forward to your application!

If you have questions or need further information regarding your application, please contact our recruitment team via recruitment(at)fastned.nl
Fastned stands for equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, neurodiversity, disabilities, parental status, or any other protected characteristic that makes you unique.