Senior New Markets Developer Manager

Join a fast-growing, listed company with a purpose! Fastned owns and operates a network of over 270 large fast charging stations across Europe, allowing electric vehicle drivers to charge their car with 100% green energy in just 15 minutes. At Fastned you will actively contribute to combating climate change by accelerating the transition to sustainable mobility. Fastned currently operates in seven countries (offices in Germany, the Netherlands, France, the UK, Switzerland, Belgium, Spain, Italy and Denmark) and we are pioneers in a progressive industry. In this function you will be at the forefront of expanding our business into additional countries. 

Full-time - This role can be based in either of our office locations, such as Ghent, Amsterdam, Cologne, Paris, London, Madrid or Milan.

⚡Your Role

To build our network of 1000 stations, we will need to strategically open new markets. The Senior New Markets Manager will help to identify, prioritize and foster new market developments for Fastned, including in new countries, as well as investigate new kinds of collaborations with international partners in Fastned’s current countries of operation.

This role will help ensure that Fastned not only seizes opportunities in new markets but actively creates opportunities for strategic expansion and development in all our countries of operation.

Activities

Work as part of a team to help:

• Prioritize new market entry based on criteria and decision tree established with the Head of New Markets and the Executive team.
• Assess market attractiveness (demand, projected EV growth, policy drivers, competition).
• Develop business for Fastned in new markets through partnerships with infrastructure funds, real estate companies brokers and developers, motorway operators, petroleum, governments, consultancies and land owners.
• Speak with policy makers to influence charging infrastructure development and participate in public consultations.
• Analyze attractiveness of potential targets for partnerships and mergers and acquisitions.
• Build alternative business models and commercial offers (franchising, joint ventures, exploitation and rent agreements, partnerships with petrol companies.)
• Analyze station sites.

This role will be based in Europe, where you will become part of the New Markets Division of the Network Development team, a fun and diverse group of professionals spread across Europe. You will report directly to the Head of New Markets and work under the Network Development Director. You will collaborate closely with other teams across our different European locations, and you will get the unique chance to learn a lot about - and become part of our future-driven industry, where you can make a real impact!

⚡Who we are looking for

In order to be successful in this role you have to be a convincing business developer and networker with outstanding people skills. You bring along extensive experience in high growth environments and have deep knowledge of the field of mobility. You find the right balance between strategic thinking, commercial judgment and the drive to make a difference. You are a real networker, have a nose for business opportunities and you love to push projects through until success. Additionally, you tick the following boxes:

• At least 10 years of relevant work experience
• A strong network of key stakeholders in at least one of our target new markets (Austria, Italy, Spain, Denmark and Poland)
• Experience with network development
• Experience within a public affairs/policy environment
• A strong commercial and problem-solving mindset
• A self-driven, entrepreneurial mentality while seeking advice and sparring when facing challenges
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in at least two relevant languages
• Open for regular travel within Europe
• You are highly motivated by accelerating the energy transition.

⚡Join us in building a better future

We work hard to change the world, but we don't forget to recognise & celebrate our successes, big and small. We put a focus on work-life balance, provide you with genuine work flexibility and have family-friendly policies in place. Benefits slightly differ depending on which country you will be working on Our core benefits include:

• 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;
• Full access to our electric vehicle fleet with all charging expenses covered;
• Daily vegetarian lunches, snacks & drinks provided at our office locations;
• The opportunity to work from our other European offices with reimbursement for work-related travel expenses;
• Next to fun events year-round, we throw notorious Christmas parties and organise 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?

We would love to have a conversation with you! Apply now, send us your CV and explain in your cover letter why you’re excited about joining our mission for freedom in sustainable transportation.

The recruitment process consists of 3 stages:

• A first video call with one of our recruiters to find out more about Fastned & our company culture;
• A first interview with the New Markets Manager Spain;
• A case study and discussion with the Network Development Director and the Head of New Markets.

We are looking forward to your application!

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.