Senior Expansion Manager - Denmark

Fastned; København; On-site; DKK 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Training allowance

Lunch provided

Holiday allowance

Laptop + phone

EV car provided

Mission days

Insurance

Company trips

Social events

Job summary

Fastned is expanding its footprint in Denmark and Europe. As Senior Expansion Manager, you will secure prime real estate in high-traffic areas, build strategic partnerships with landowners, developers, and retailers, and drive a scalable network development plan across Denmark.

You will work with an international team to accelerate the energy transition and deliver fast, reliable charging infrastructure. You will lead negotiations with stakeholders, learn quickly through onboarding masterclasses

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience, with at least 3 years in a relevant commercial role, preferably international
• Strong Real estate and contract knowledge (commercial, planning, and legal aspects)
• Previous experience in expansion or real estate with a strong desire to deepen expertise
• Sales-driven and results-oriented with strong commercial acumen

Responsibilities

• Secure prime real estate in high-traffic areas to ensure stations are visible and accessible
• Forge partnerships with landowners, developers, and retailers to expand Fastned's network
• Develop and execute a strong network development plan for Denmark
• Collaborate with stakeholders inside and outside the network to accelerate expansion

Skills

Negotiation

Real estate knowledge

Network building

Sales / BD

Communication (Danish & English)

Driving licence

Job description

Become part of a fast-growing company that plays a fundamental role in shaping our future! Together with more than 400 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 in Denmark, 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’re looking for an Expansion Manager to help us find and secure top-tier charging locations in Denmark, strengthening Fastned’s position as the go-to charging provider in Denmark and Europe!

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!

Your Role

As a Senior 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

Working as part of a dynamic, international team, you’ll also help streamline processes to maximise efficiency and effectiveness. You'll become an expert in the future of e-mobility and charging infrastructure, collaborating with subject matter experts to sharpen your knowledge and lead negotiations with confidence.

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 Copenhagen, 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!

What We’re Looking For

To succeed in this role, you need to be a strong networker and negotiator. You’ll be responsible for communicating Fastned’s vision to landowners, real estate companies, and government bodies while supporting the team’s expansion efforts.

• 5+ years of work experience, with at least 3 years in a relevant commercial role, preferably in an international setting

• Strong Real estate and contract knowledge (commercial, planning, and legal aspects)

• Previous experience in expansion or real estate, with a strong desire to deepen expertise

• Sales-driven and results-oriented with strong commercial acumen

• Proven negotiation skills, comfortable dealing with both governmental bodies and private landowners

• An affinity with commercial and financial concepts, or a willingness to learn

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Danish and English

• Willingness to travel regularly within Denmark and occasionally throughout Europe

• A natural curiosity and passion for learning and taking on new challenges

• A strong motivation to accelerate the energy transition

• Driving license;

Nice to Have

• An existing network of key private and public stakeholders in real estate, developers energy, infrastructure, transport, or e-mobility sectors within Denmark

• Experience in high-growth companies or renewable energy

Join Us in Building a Better Future!

We work hard to change the world, but we also celebrate our successes. At Fastned, we offer:

• Stock option plan, we believe in shared value creation;

• You will receive a generous annual personal training allowance of DKK 22,400 incl. VAT per year.

• Enjoy lunch provided by BloxEats.

• Annual Holiday Allowance: 25 statutory holidays + 5 Feriefridage

• You will be provided with a laptop and phone; sim card expenses are reimbursed up to DKK 200 per month.

• We can provide you with an EV car with charging expenses covered;

• 2 Mission Days per year to encourage Fastneditos to get involved with activities that are directly linked to Fastned’s mission, DE&I, or ERG’s.

• Workers accidents insurance fully covered by Fastned.

• Health Insurance is paid by Fastned but taxes are covered by the employee.

• You can also look forward to other perks such as food and drinks available at the office, various social gatherings, and exciting yearly company trips!

Curious and Interested?

The recruitment process consists of the following stages:

1. Video call with one of our recruiters to learn about Fastned and our culture

2. First interview with the Hiring Manager, our Head of Emerging Markets, and another Expansion Manager to understand the role

3. Onsite case interview with the hiring manager, the Country Directionand an Expansion Manager

4. Final coffee chat with your future colleagues

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.