Vehicle Touchpoint Expansion lead

This isn't a conventional car company. We're a new global brand that focuses on the need of the connected generation, sustainability, and a hassle-free customer experience.

At Lynk & Co, we know that everything’s better when we move forward together. We’re working towards achieving equal gender representation at all levels of the company, as well as building a diverse team where everyone is respected, empowered, and celebrated. We’re not the kind of company we want to be yet, that’s why we’re looking for people that will challenge us and hold us accountable.
In short, no matter who you are or where you come from: if you’re good at what you do, then we want you.

Vehicle Touchpoint Expansion Lead
In this role your responsibility will be to find and develop locations for our local delivery, test drive and return points, also known as Hubs, on our markets in Europe (Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, France, Spain, Italy and Sweden).

This is a perfect opportunity for somebody who likes taking projects from beginning to end, and who enjoy the many varying aspects of establishing a physical presence in new markets. We are looking to compile a team of three people of different skills and experiences to support each other in different aspects of the development, while each individual will be the main responsible for the hubs in his/her region.

We are now hiring the first member of this team, and the location is preferably in Amsterdam or Gothenburg, but other locations where we have an office can also be considered.

You will be overall responsible for the projects, but supported by specific functions with specialized competence, such as eg construction specific issues.

What you'll do

- Scout appropriate locations in all of our seven markets, presenting the options for approval.
- Lead the negotiations with the landlord, either through a realtor agency or with the support of our legal and purchasing team.
- Do assessments, find contractors and plan construction of the Hub space.
- Dealing with security aspects and create a safe work environment for the employees in the Hub.
- Deal with local governments for various registrations and approvals of the space.
- Come up with design ideas for the space, sourcing furniture, staff equipment etc., supported by e.g. our retail project team for construction technical specifics
- After handover of the Hub space, work with the staff to do regular follow ups and maintenance to improve/develop the location


What you should have

- Experience with development of physical locations, e.g., from developing stores or delivery points, through one or several areas - location scouting, contract negotiation, design work, etc.
- Experience dealing with bureaucracy with local governmental departments.
- Experience with leading projects and coordinating with different departments.
- A strong team focus and willingness to support when needed to reach the teams goals.
- Comfortable making own decisions or recommendations within your field of responsibilities.
- Ability to travel and be onsite at locations several times a month.
- Full professional proficiency in English


What we offer

Sure, we have all the basics in place like pension and insurances, wellness allowance, and flexibility in where and when you work. But that's not the reason you choose us… You want to work with us because you will:

- Be part of a global and diverse team, with teammates from over 26 countries and an equal gender split
- Be part of a fun work culture with high team spirit. People really enjoy their teams and get along well with their teammates.
- Be part of creating something new that has never been done before. The pace is fast and it is never boring!
- Get the best of both worlds: a start-up atmosphere with the support of an established organization
- Make a difference. We're a lean team with a flat hierarchy, so every contribution has a direct impact


Working for Lynk & Co

We're not into strict hierarchy, but we do like collaboration, creativity, and people who challenge norms. We've cultivated a culture of personal development and role growth. If you're an original thinker who values being open, personal, and challenging, then you'll fit right in. In general, we think that imagination is just as important as expertise, and instinct can be as valuable as experience.

Sounds good? Well, then we want to hear from you.

Our recruitment process

We work with a competence based framework. You apply by submitting your LinkedIn-profile or CV written in English and answering a few questions.

Our selection will primarily look at acquired competencies and skills.

To help us place the right people in the right role, we believe in science-based and fair assessment methods. Therefore, as part of our recruitment process, we use psychometric assessments to help us increase our hiring success by identifying the candidates that are most likely to thrive and be successful in the role.

We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible, but latest March 25 . We will do ongoing selection of candidates during the application period, so don't hesitate to submit your application if you're interested.

If you want to learn more about the position, please reach out to Marija Bozic, Head of Last Mile Services, marija.bozic@lynkco.com. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please reach out to Magnus Blixt, +46 72 184 38 91.

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