Head of Marketing

Join a fast-growing company with a purpose! At Fastned you will actively contribute to accelerating the transition to electric mobility. We are looking for a Head of Marketing based in Amsterdam to join our Commercial team at Fastned. Together with over 250 colleagues (more than 40 nationalities) across 9+ 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!

Your role

As the Head of Marketing, you will be responsible for leading our marketing efforts and overseeing a team of creative professionals, digital marketers, and campaign managers. This will be a new role within Fastned and you will play a pivotal role in shaping our brand identity, executing marketing strategies, and driving engagement across various channels. Fastned interacts with many target audiences: current and future EV- drivers, municipalities, landowners, investors, fleet owners and future employees. As the Head of Marketing, it is important that you make our brand and organisation visible, relevant and engaging for all of the mentioned target audiences. You are part of the Commercial Leads team, consisting of a Head of PR&Com, Head of Commercial Development and Head of Commercial Strategy&Pricing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies to drive brand awareness, customer acquisition, and revenue growth;
• Lead and mentor a team of creative professionals, digital marketers, and campaign managers to achieve departmental goals (currently 3 direct reports with the intent to expand the team further). Some team members are based in Amsterdam, some are in our other European offices;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of marketing initiatives with overall business objectives;
• Oversee the planning, execution, and optimization of digital marketing campaigns across multiple platforms, including social media, email, and paid advertising;
• Analyze marketing metrics and KPIs to track performance, identify trends, and optimize campaigns for maximum effectiveness;
• Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to continuously improve our marketing efforts.

As a member of the Fastned-family we want you to ‘think like a founder’. We value your input, we expect you to think critically and take ownership. This hands-on role will be based in our Amsterdam office, where you will become part of a diverse & fun team. You will collaborate closely with other teams across our different European locations, and you get the unique chance to learn a lot about our future-driven industry, where you can make a real impact!

Who are we looking for

You'll need more than just marketing expertise to excel in this role. We're seeking an innovative leader with a deep-seated enthusiasm for our mission. Additionally, you thick the following boxes:

• Master's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field;
• Proven experience (10+ years) in a senior marketing role, with a track record of success in developing and executing marketing strategies;
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team of professionals;
• In-depth knowledge of digital marketing tactics and platforms, including SEO, SEM, social media, and email marketing;
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions;
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels.

We encourage individuals who are passionate about our mission and believe they can contribute significantly to apply, regardless of whether they meet all qualifications.

Our perks

We work hard to change the world, but we recognise & celebrate our successes, big and small. We value work-life balance, offer you real work flexibility and have family-friendly policies. We have an inclusive work environment, love authentic people, so don't try to fit in because we like you for who you are!

• 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;
• Daily vegetarian lunches, snacks & drinks provided at our office locations;
• A paid pension plan, fully covered by Fastned;
• The opportunity to work from our other offices in Cologne, Ghent, Paris, London & Zurich, 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? Apply today!

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 our mission to accelerate the energy transition.

The recruitment process consists of these stages below:

• A first video call with our recruiter to find out more about Fastned & our company culture;
• Interview with key team members;
• In-person assignment presentation and interview in our Amsterdam office with our Commercial Director (Lieke Duijmelings) and Product&Engineering Director (Robin Wouters)
• Final coffee with our CEO (Michiel Langezaal)

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(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.