Strategic Retail Manager

Fastned; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Strategic Retail Manager to drive growth in the UK. This role offers the chance to shape retail operations, establish partnerships, and enhance customer experiences. With a focus on operational excellence and strategic thinking, you'll manage relationships with diverse stakeholders and oversee retail facilities. Join a dynamic team committed to sustainability and innovation in electric mobility, where your contributions will help shape the future of retail in this exciting sector. If you're passionate about making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Training and development budget

29 holidays plus two mission days

Paid pension plan

Full health and dental cover

Reimbursement of commuting costs

Daily vegetarian lunches and snacks

Access to electric vehicle with charging expenses covered

Flexible working hours

Work-related travel expense reimbursement

Fun events and annual trips

Qualifications

• 5+ years of retail management experience with a focus on revenue growth.
• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to align offerings with customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead retail strategy in the UK and establish partnerships.
• Manage operational aspects and ensure high standards at retail facilities.

Skills

Retail Management

Strategic Thinking

Relationship Building

Operational Excellence

Revenue Generation

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Job description

Join a fast-growing company with a purpose! At Fastned, you will actively contribute to accelerating the transition to electric mobility. Together with over 350 colleagues (more than 50 nationalities) across 10+ 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 the UK, France, and the Netherlands, a testimony to our drive to offer the best charging experience to EV drivers!

Role

We are looking for a Strategic Retail Manager, UK to play a pivotal role in the growth, management, and operational excellence of our retail facilities across the region. This is an exciting opportunity to build our retail portfolio from the ground up and take on a variety of tasks. If you're a strategic thinker with expertise in operations, relationship-building, and revenue generation, this is the role for you.

You will lead Fastned’s retail strategy in the UK, focusing on establishing partnerships with Places for London and local entrepreneurs. As the primary retail contact for our joint venture with Places for London, you’ll shape and standardise retail environments that reflect Fastned’s brand. Managing the operational aspects of our facilities will be essential, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, maintenance, and appearance.

You will also oversee sourcing and managing retail partners to ensure smooth operations, while developing strategies to drive sales and revenue growth. Collaboration with local operators will be key to implementing performance improvements. Additionally, you will manage relationships with stakeholders, serving as the main point of contact for all retail matters and fostering strong partnerships to ensure alignment with Fastned’s goals. Effective communication between internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders will be crucial to keeping operations running smoothly.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a Strategic Retail Manager UK who’s ready to drive growth and shape the future of Fastned’s retail operations in the UK. If you have a strong background in retail management, are passionate about operational excellence, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this could be the perfect role for you. You’ll bring your strategic mindset, relationship-building skills, and hands-on approach to help us expand and elevate our retail portfolio across the region.

• 5 years’ + experience in retail management, with a proven track record of delivering retail standards and driving revenue.

• An ability to think long-term and align retail offerings with Fastned’s mission and local customer needs.

• An excellent communicator and relationship builder with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including Places for London and local entrepreneurs.

• Proactive, hands-on approach to managing operational challenges and reporting issues.

• A resourceful and adaptable individual who effortlessly manages multiple priorities and projects.

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 value work-life balance, offer you real work flexibility, and have family-friendly policies in place. We have an inclusive work environment and love authentic people, so don't try to fit in because we like you for who you are!

• A training and development budget of £2,600 per year per employee because development and training are important to us, and our sector offers endless opportunities.

• 29 holidays. Additionally, we give you two mission days you can use to contribute to Fastned’s mission or to support a cause that is important to you.

• A paid pension plan, fully covered by Fastned!

• Full health and dental cover via Bupa.

• Daily commuting costs to the office are reimbursed.

• Daily vegetarian lunches, snacks, and drinks provided at our office location.

• Full access to our electric vehicle with all charging expenses covered by Fastned!

• The opportunity to work from our other offices in Amsterdam, Cologne, Ghent, Paris, London, and Zurich, with reimbursement for work-related travel expenses.

• In addition to fun events year-round, we throw notorious Christmas parties, annual ski trips 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.

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.

Our recruiter will walk you through the hiring process during the initial screening call.

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.