About BYD
Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team.
BYD is a leading, high-tech multinational, based in Shenzhen, China. Operates in four core fields of IT, automotive, new energy, and rail transit and employs over 300,000 people worldwide. As a global pioneer in New Energy Solutions BYD is dedicated to building a zero-emission ecosystem.
BYD Europe BV located in Hoofddorp, Netherlands. BYD Europe BV offers a full line of BYD electric vehicles, including all-electric cars, all-electric buses, and all-electric forklift trucks.
About BYD France
BYD France is the French National Sales Company of BYD BV Europe and BYD Company Ltd, a China-based company and a leading global supplier of green energy technologies. BYD France offers a range of electric vehicles, including all-electric cars, buses & forklifts. BYD is expanding its operations in France to support a growing portfolio of New Electric Vehicle Passenger car and LCVs projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Leads the identification, evaluation, and securing of optimal locations for Flash Charging deployment, building a high‑quality site pipeline aligned with network priorities and CPO partnership frameworks.
Performs structured early‑stage feasibility assessments covering access, spatial constraints, grid proximity, permitting complexity, and long‑term scalability.
Coordinates cross‑functional screening with Deployment, Energy, Product, and CPO technical teams to eliminate non‑viable opportunities early and accelerate throughput.
Acts as the operational point of contact for CPOs in all site‑related activities, ensuring seamless translation of partnership agreements into executable projects.
Works closely with regional account management and partnership teams to convert framework deals into concrete, construction‑ready sites.
Ensures all CPO‑driven acquisitions meet BYD’s technical, commercial, and long‑term network requirements.
Builds and maintains trusted relationships with landlords, developers, utilities, and local authorities to facilitate negotiations, permitting, and long‑term cooperation.
Represents BYD’s network vision and strategic ambitions in joint BYD–CPO engagements and discussions with public bodies.
Secures a smooth handover from acquisition to deployment by proactively removing contractual and operational blockers.
Leads local commercial discussions within predefined pricing and contractual guardrails, including those involving CPO partners.
Prepares site‑specific proposals, commercial summaries, and internal approval packages, ensuring alignment with validated frameworks before contract execution.
Drives disciplined deal progression to maintain momentum and portfolio quality.
Coordinates permitting pathways and local approvals with authorities, consultants, and CPOs where applicable.
Ensures each site is contractually secured and operationally ready for handover to the Deployment team.
Owns site readiness up to Notice‑to‑Proceed, guaranteeing predictable, construction‑ready outputs that support reliable network expansion.
5+ years of experience in site acquisition, real estate development, or infrastructure rollout, ideally within the EV charging ecosystem or adjacent mobility/energy sectors.
Direct, hands‑on experience in the EV charging industry is essential, with strong preference for candidates coming from a major Charge Point Operator (CPO) or a large‑scale infrastructure developer.
Proven track record of engaging and negotiating with landowners, municipalities, utilities, and CPOs, with the ability to navigate multi‑stakeholder environments and accelerate decision cycles.
Solid understanding of permitting pathways, regulatory frameworks, and local approval processes, with demonstrated ability to de‑risk projects through early identification of constraints.
Comfortable operating within standardized commercial and contractual frameworks, including escalation mechanisms, internal approval flows, and cross‑functional governance.
Ability to work autonomously while coordinating within a matrix organization, managing multiple priorities and maintaining disciplined pipeline progression.
Fluency in English and relevant local language(s) to effectively engage with partners, authorities, and internal teams.
Willingness to travel across the assigned country or regional cluster to support site identification, stakeholder engagement, and pre‑deployment readiness.
Competitive remuneration based on performance and experience.
Opportunities for department and company-wide team building events.
A chance to contribute to the transition towards zero-emission transportation and the decarbonization of the economy.
If you align with our mission and have the skills we need, apply to be our Finance Assistant in France today. Join us in our journey towards a sustainable future!
Location: Courbevoie
