Network Development Manager

What awaits you in this role

We are looking for fellow team members for our Operations & Business Development team.

• Design and lead the end-to-end network development strategy aligned with EV adoption trends, regulatory and competitive environment, and the Company’s growth roadmap.
• Define and execute the location strategy by site prospecting, site acquisition, contract negotiation and site activation.
• Manage the site acquisition pipeline with strategic, commercial, and technical prioritization.
• Lead and coach a high-performing team (Key Account Managers and Analysts), ensuring clear goals, motivation, and continuous performance improvement.
• Establish and expand partnerships with municipalities, landlords, real estate developers, retail groups, and public authorities.
• Act as a senior point of escalation for high-value and high-complexity negotiations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal & Compliance, Technical Operations, Product, Finance, and Operations to ensure site feasibility, compliance and timely rollout.
• Review and approve business cases for proposed locations developed by the team, evaluating sales volume potential, traffic flow, grid access, and return on investment.
• Monitor and report on KPIs, including acquisition velocity, conversion rates, site activation time and recommend corrective measures.

What we expect

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Urban Planning, Real Estate, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• 8+ years of experience in EV infrastructure, site acquisition, network rollout, or real estate development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Proven track record of managing high-performing teams across both commercial and analytical functions
• Strong strategic and analytical mindset, with the ability to translate market insights and data into actionable rollout plans
• Demonstrated success in negotiating and closing complex, high-value agreements
• Solid understanding of EV infrastructure, real estate markets, and large-scale infrastructure deployment
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging with both C-level executives and public sector decision-makers
• Proficiency in Excel, CRM systems, and GIS tools; familiarity with data visualization software (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus
• Fluent in English

How we conduct our recruitment process

• Preliminary Interview
• English Test
• People & Culture and Team Interview
• Assessment
• KF4D Inventory
• Management Interview
• Reference Check
• Offer Stage

What are the privileges of being an Eşarj employee

• Hybrid work model supported by ergonomics and communication,
• Flexible working hours and hours without meetings,
• Extensive private health, and life insurances & company-supported Private Pension Insurance,
• Inter-departmental rotation opportunities,
• Leave package including 5-Day Welcome Leave, Birthday and Extended Parental Leaves,
• Employee Support and Counseling Practice Resources,
• Eligibility for a company car.