Become part of a fast-growing company that plays a fundamental role in shaping our future! Together with more than 250 colleagues from 35 nationalities, we enable EV drivers around Europe to fast-charge their vehicle with renewable energy and lead the way in making mobility sustainable. In this role you will drive the growth of our German network, 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 (head office in Amsterdam and offices in Belgium, Germany, the UK, France, Switzerland, Denmark, Spain and Italy).

• ️Your role

As Expansion Lead France, you are responsible for the strategy behind the growth of our French network as well as managing and building the French expansion team. As part of a highly skilled, international leadership team, you will help design and execute the strategy to strengthen Fastned’s position as a leading charging provider in France.
Securing new locations is the main goal for you and your team: from scouting new properties to developing strong partnerships and closing successful deals. You will oversee and lead key real estate transactions and negotiations while embodying Fastned's vision and mission.
With this role you will get the opportunity to combine strategic analysis, business development, networking abilities and negotiation skills with strong communication both externally and internally. You will feed opportunities into our pipeline, build a local expansion team and bring them to deliver growth. You will work closely with our local and/or global public affairs team to define our position in the market.
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.
This role is based in our Paris office, from where you will lead and expand the France-wide team of regional expansion managers. You will report directly to the Network Development Director. You will collaborate closely with the French Country Manager and key internal stakeholders from Public Affairs, Architects, Construction and Communications.

• ️Who we're looking for

In order to be successful in this role, you have to be a convincing business developer and inspiring leader with outstanding people skills. You bring along extensive experience in high growth environments and have deep knowledge of the French market in the field of real estate and/or (e-)mobility. You find the right balance between strategic thinking, commercial judgment and the drive to make a difference. You are a real team player, have a nose for business opportunities and you love to push a team through until success.
Must have:

• Experience in building and leading teams;
  
• At least 8 years of experience in a relevant industry (emobility, real estate, infrastructure)
  
• Fluent in French and English
  
• A strong commercial and problem-solving mindset
  

Plus points for:

• Analytical skills and managing complex situations with a hands-on mentality
  
• Previous experience in high growth companies
  
• Bringing an existing network of key stakeholders in infrastructure, property or e-mobility sectors and an appetite to deepen it further
  
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in french and English
  

For this job you will also need to be:

• Open for regular travel within France and Europe
  
• The owner of a driving license
  
• Highly motivated by accelerating the energy transition.
  

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  ️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! Other benefits include:

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  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,
  
• Full access to our electric vehicle fleet with all charging expenses covered,
  
• 100% reimbursement of your Navigo / Vélib season ticket and access to the sustainable mobility package if you have your own bike,
  
• Ticket Restaurant card,
  
• 25 days of holidays + RTT,
  
• Laptop & smartphone provided,
  
• Stock option plan -> we believe in shared value creation,
  
• Next to fun events year-round, we throw notorious Christmas parties and organize an amazing yearly trip abroad with all employees.
  

• ️Interested?

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.


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.