.Workfully is the decentralised hiring & upskilling marketplace. The world's fastest growing and most innovative companies use Workfully to hire & develop talent globally. Our client is at the forefront of driving the transition to sustainable and fossil-free road transport across Europe. They are dedicated to accelerating this shift by establishing and managing a reliable, high-performance charging network. Their charging stations are designed to provide an unparalleled rest and recharge experience. Their main offices are in the Netherlands, but they are not letting this stop them from working with the best talent across Europe.Their goal is to make a real difference not only within Europe but also on a global scale.The Department - NetworkOur Network Department drives expansion by finding prime locations, ensuring smooth rollout, and maintaining safety and sustainability standards. Join us in shaping Europe's heavy-duty charging infrastructure.The JobAs a Location Acquisition Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing a selection of viable sites where we can deploy our charging infrastructure. This includes supporting the permitting process, supporting the grid connection process, and all other activities necessary to let our site engineers and deployment managers start with the site's development. In addition to this, you will be responsible for all aspects of contracting any given location.Your responsibilities include:Identifying potential locations to develop charging infrastructure.Aligning with internal stakeholders to determine which sites to contract.Initiating negotiations with location owners and/or operators to contract the sites and/or rights to develop.Setting up the lease, purchase or licensing agreements with the different location owners.Supporting the necessary permits and/or approvals that are essential for site development.Becoming a location expert and knowing the entire landscape of (possible) locations.Creating and optimizing the process for contracting new sites.Building relationships with key external stakeholders and aligning with them on processes and agreements.Continuously update internal stakeholders about progression/challenges that may arise.Since we are an exciting new start-up, not all responsibilities have been defined yet, meaning you have the opportunity to help us shape your position further.The job will be based in Spain.Job requirementsWho are we looking for?You have extensive experience in site contracting within commercial real estate or a similar field. Preferably, you have experience with acquisition/contracting for charging solutions or complex electrical projects.You're strong at negotiating contracts, networking and identifying future risks.You have extensive commercial business development experience and can identify interesting opportunities.You can convert opportunities into strategy, improvements or innovations which contribute to better business performance
