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Charging Business Development Manager – Europe

  • XPENG
  • Diemen, The Netherlands
  • €65,000 – €90,000

DiemenFull-timeProduction / Manufacturing / Processing - Automobile manufacture

Responsibilities

Responsibilities :

  1. Partner Development – Secure partnerships with top-tier CPOs and eMSPs to ensure timely rollout of the branded charging network across target markets.
  2. V2G Business Expansion – Drive local V2G partnership development and deployment, ensuring commercially viable models across different European countries.
  3. Site Assessment & Screening – Evaluate and shortlist potential partner networks and sites against company standards, ensuring alignment with XPENG brand station requirements.
  4. Contract Management – Draft and review project-related agreements, including commercial contracts, MOUs, NDAs, and pricing documents.
  5. Project Management – Oversee end-to-end project execution for charging stations and energy storage systems in Australia and New Zealand: from initiation, design finalization, procurement/tendering (if applicable), construction progress and quality control, acceptance and handover, to ongoing operations and maintenance. Must be familiar with overseas charging station & ESS construction and management workflows, as well as local OEM/CPO brand network build standards.
  6. Stakeholder Coordination
  • a. Maintain close communication with domestic and international teams to safeguard company interests, ensure process compliance, and keep budgets aligned with company standards.
  • b. Establish smooth collaboration with local dealers to enable charging network support for new vehicle sales; work with International Sales and dealers to design and implement local charging benefit programs.
  • c. Coordinate with local partners, property owners, and relevant authorities to address project issues and changes.
  1. Risk Management – Identify local compliance and project risks, escalate major issues promptly, and develop and execute contingency plans to protect company interests and ensure safe, on-schedule project delivery.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  1. Bachelor’s degree or above from a QS Top 100 university; Electrical Engineering, Project Management, Energy & Power Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related fields preferred.
  2. 3+ years of experience in European OEM charging network expansion (e.g., Tesla, BYD, Aion, MG) or with a top 10 local CPO (e.g., EV Edge, Afcon, Sonol EVI) in expansion or operations roles.
  3. Solid knowledge of European regulations and construction standards; familiarity with public charging station application and construction procedures through relevant authorities.
  4. Local language and English proficiency as working languages; IELTS 7.0+ or equivalent certification required.
  5. Overseas project management experience; PMP certification preferred.
  6. Deep understanding of both Chinese and European cultures and work styles; ability to coordinate and manage multiple stakeholders including partners, dealers, property owners, and internal teams.
  7. Strong existing network of local government or industry partners.

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Skills

  • Business Development
  • Partnership Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Project Management
  • EV Charging Infrastructure
  • Stakeholder Coordination
  • Market Expansion

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