Expansion Manager - Real Estate Business Development · Milano

🏠Who are we?

Born in 2021 out of a desire to make cities less polluted and less noisy, Electra is helping to shift usage towards electric mobility by tackling the main obstacle that is recharging.

Electra is constantly innovating to make recharging electric vehicles easier, with a network of fast recharging stations (20 minutes on average) and a user experience that's simplified to the max.

Based in Paris, Lyon, Brussels, Madrid, Zurich, Vienna, Munich, Milan and Amsterdam, Electra's teams aim to deploy a network of 15,000 fast charging points by 2030; proud to be part of Europe's energy transition.

In 4 years, we have:

• Deployed +650 stations and over 2000 fast-charging points

• Secured thousands of stations to establish Electra as a European market leader

• Opened several offices across Europe

• Raised over 750 million euros in equity and debt financing from renowned investors and institutions

• Joined the French Tech Next 40 and won the European Scale-up of the Year 2024 award

• Assembled a team of over 220 talents... and that's just the beginning!

We’re building the largest and most efficient fast-charging network in Italy
, and everything begins with finding the best locations
. Our Real Estate Development team identifies and secures high-potential sites, from shopping centers to parking lots and major retail chains, to develop the charging stations of tomorrow.

As Expansion Manager 🇮🇹, you’ll be on the front line
, driving growth by acquiring new locations and building long-term partnerships with key stakeholders across the Italian territory. You’ll play a pivotal role in scaling our presence in the country..

• Identify, qualify, and negotiate real estate opportunities for Electra’s fast-charging stations across Italy.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with real estate owners, developers, and retail partners.

• Lead the entire sales cycle, from prospecting and first contact to deal closing and onboarding.

• Coordinate internally with technical, legal, and deployment teams to ensure successful project execution.

• Monitor the market to anticipate trends, new opportunities, and potential risks
  
  Who you are

• You have 5+ years of experience in business development, sales, or key account management, with a proven ability to manage complex sales cycles and close strategic deals.

• You are results‑driven, resilient
  , and thrive in fast‑paced environments.

• You have familiarity with the Italian real estate ecosystem and major retail players.

• You have excellent communication skills and can effectively engage and influence diverse stakeholders.

• You’re a quick learner with strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities at once.

• You speak and write Italian fluently
  ; English is a must
  , French is a nice‑to‑have.

• You excel at building trust‑based relationships and understanding client needs.

• An entrepreneurial journey

• A motivated, driven and passionate team of 220+ professionals

• A flexible, inclusive and international work environment

• An attractive package

• A great professional challenge in a fast‑growing scale‑up

At Electra, we're committed to creating an environment in which you feel confident, secure and free to be yourself and express your full potential. We are firmly committed to equal opportunities and reject all forms of discrimination related to religion, cultural origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability. 💚

Even if your profile doesn't match our criteria 100%, don't hesitate to apply!

We place as much importance on potential, motivation and a desire to learn as we do on experience. 🚀