Site Acquisition Manager - France

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:

1\. Site Identification \& Pipeline Development

• 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.

2\. Cooperation with CPOs \& Strategic Partners

• 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.

3\. Local Stakeholder Management

• 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.

4\. Commercial Coordination \& Deal Progression

• 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.

5\. Permitting \& Pre‑Deployment Readiness

• 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.

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience Required:

• 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.

We Offer:

• 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.

Location: Courbevoie

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