Country Director France

Join Fastned at the forefront of Europe’s electric vehicle and charging infrastructure revolution! Together with +400 colleagues from over 45 nationalities, spread across 10 countries, we drive change in the energy transition. What sets us apart is our focus on reliability, sustainability and clean energy. We have been awarded “Best Charging Network” in the UK, France, Switzerland and the Netherlands, further establishing Fastned as a leading player in the field. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact!

Your role

As Country Director for Fastned France, you will play a pivotal leadership role, setting strategic direction, driving innovation, and delivering sustainable, customer-focused growth. You will shape the future of electric mobility in France by achieving ambitious targets for network expansion and revenue, positioning Fastned at the forefront of the industry.

The Country Director is Fastned’s local leader and public face, responsible for representing the company with government, industry, and media, and for shaping and executing a market strategy aligned with Fastned’s vision. This role drives advocacy, builds key partnerships, and ensures compliance with local regulations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and executing an innovative, market-specific strategy for growth and operational excellence.

• Fostering a culture of entrepreneurship, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.

• Managing the end-to-end pipeline for new station locations and ensuring high-quality, reliable customer experiences.

• Taking full P&L ownership, driving revenue growth, and ensuring financial sustainability through new opportunities and strategic partnerships.

• Leading and developing a high-performing team, ensuring strong alignment with Fastned’s global values and goals.

In short:
The Country Director ensures Fastned’s success in the market by combining visionary leadership, operational rigor, and a relentless focus on innovation, people, and results.

Who we are looking for

We’re seeking an empathetic leader who can inspire and connect, driving both team trust and cultural growth. You’ll scale operations with entrepreneurial spirit, blending strategic vision with the practical ability to overcome challenges. If you’re ready to drive change in the sustainable energy sector, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact! 

You bring along:

• Proven experience in a senior management role within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and inspire teams.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and entrepreneurial mindset.

• In-depth understanding of local market dynamics, regulatory environment, and the ability to spot and act on new opportunities.

• Passion for sustainability, innovation, and the transition to electric mobility.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• Fluency in French and English.

Join us in building a better future

We work hard to change the world, but we don't forget to recognize & 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! Our 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.

• 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. 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.

• Fastned covers 60% of the health insurance costs (Alan). Additionally, Fastned also fully covers your salary during your first 30 days of sickness/incapacity to work.

• Weekly workout sessions in the office with professional coaches.

• Next to fun events year-round, we throw notorious Christmas parties and organize an amazing yearly trip abroad with all employees.

Other perks include flexible working hours, full travel compensation and the working gear of your choice (Apple/Android/Windows).

Apply for the job

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 Fastned.

The recruitment process consists of these stages:

• A first video call with our recruiter to find out more about Fastned & our company culture;

• Interview with the COO and the Head of Centre of Organisational Excellence;

• Interview with the Country Execution Lead France and the Country Director Germany;

• Office case assignment presentation with the COO, the People Director and the Country Director Belgium;

• Coffee chat in our Paris office with the local leads and team. 

We are looking forward to your application! If you have questions or need further information regarding your application, please contact our recruitment team via recruitment@fastnedcharging.com

Fastned stand for Equal Opportunity. We strongly encourage women, people of colour, and LGBTQ(+) people to apply. We consider applicants of all genders.