Expansion Manager France / Real Estate Developer - Grand Est

Join Fastned to accelerate the energy transition! As Expansion Manager, you will contribute to our growth in France at key sites and help us reach our goal of 1,000 stations. Alongside 450+ colleagues with 50+ nationalities, spread across 10 countries, we drive change in the energy transition. What sets us apart: our commitment to reliability, sustainability and clean energy. We were recently recognised as "Best Charging Network" in the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland and the Netherlands. This is an opportunity to create lasting impact! ## The role Fastned France is in full expansion, and as Expansion Manager, you will be a key player in this growth. Your future missions: - Identify new land on which to install our fast charging stations. - Analyse new sites and prepare files, from an economic and legal point of view. - Build business relationships with various types of landowners. - Negotiate and conclude lease contracts. - Monitor and coordinate project development, from signing agreements to station opening. - Coordinate with internal departments to ensure projects run smoothly. - Cultivate and develop your network, and represent Fastned at external events. You will join the team in charge of expansion in France, while collaborating with experts in architecture, construction, branding and data. Thanks to your real estate network, you will strengthen our territorial coverage by creating new opportunities with landowners, property developers and real estate developers. You will conduct strategic negotiations, embodying Fastned's values, and ensure that each project progresses smoothly. Is electric mobility a new field for you? No problem! As part of your integration, you will take part in a series of exciting onboarding sessions where you will learn everything you need to know about the world of e-mobility and charging. ## What we are looking for Do you enjoy taking initiative, are not afraid of making mistakes, and have a thirst for learning? If you also tick the following boxes, then apply! - You live near Lyon or Strasbourg. - You have 3+ years of experience in property development or retail chains; - You are interested in and motivated by the energy transition; - You are easy to connect with, able to build lasting relationships; - You are used to driving to visit sites in the countryside and taking the train to come regularly to the office in Paris; - You have strong negotiation and communication skills; - You understand and can express yourself in English; - You hold a valid driving licence so you can get behind the wheel of your electric company car and see our great projects come to life all over France! ## Our benefits At Fastned, we work with ambition to have a real impact, and we take the time to recognise and celebrate our successes, whether big or small. We value work-life balance, we offer genuine flexibility in how you work, and we implement family-friendly initiatives. Our benefits: - A training and development budget of €3,000 gross per year per employee, because development and training are important to us and our sector offers endless opportunities. - Electric company car with charging costs covered. - Ticket Restaurant meal card, €12.20 per day. - 25 days of paid leave + RTT + 2 Mission Days that you can use to contribute to Fastned missions and support a charitable cause close to your heart. - Fastned covers 60% of your Alan supplementary health insurance and 100% of your salary during the first 30 days of sick leave/incapacity for work. - A Gymlib subscription with access to a wide network of gyms and studios. - Stock option plan -> we believe in shared value creation. - Mental wellbeing with nilo health: access to a confidential mental health platform offering individual coaching sessions with psychologists, group sessions and a variety of tools. - Festive events: Ski trip, Fastned Days, team buildings - highlights to get together, exchange and celebrate our successes. ## Want to know more? We would be delighted to have a conversation with you! Send us your CV and tell us more about why Fastned, and why you. The recruitment process takes place in 4 stages: - Video interview with our recruiter; - Video interview with the Lead Expansion France and an Expansion Manager; - Video case study with the Lead Expansion France and two team members; - Team coffee chats at our Paris offices to meet colleagues in the France team. We look forward to your application! If you have any questions or need more information about your application, please contact our recruitment team via ----- *Fastned stands for equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, neurodiversities, disabilities, family situations or any other protected characteristic that makes you unique.*