Application Guide

How to Apply for Business Developer 🇦🇹

at Electra

🏢 About Electra

Electra is uniquely positioned as a key player accelerating Europe's transition to electric vehicles through its extensive high-speed charging network. Working here means contributing directly to sustainable transportation solutions at scale, with a company that's actively shaping the future of European mobility infrastructure.

About This Role

This Business Developer role focuses on strategically expanding Electra's charging network across Austria by identifying prime locations, conducting feasibility studies, and securing partnerships. You'll directly impact the company's growth by converting prospects into signed contracts that enable more EV drivers to access reliable charging infrastructure.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve analyzing potential site locations using Electra's strategic criteria, conducting outreach to property owners or municipal partners, collaborating with operations colleagues on technical specifications for proposals, and preparing presentations to convince decision-makers. You'll balance independent prospecting work with cross-functional collaboration to move opportunities from identification to contract closure.

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🎯 Who Electra Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years of business development experience with a proven track record of closing complex B2B partnerships, ideally in infrastructure, real estate, or energy sectors
  • Is genuinely passionate about electromobility and can articulate how EV adoption aligns with broader energy and environmental goals
  • Combines strong autonomy in prospecting with excellent collaboration skills to work effectively with the Operations Team on technical offers
  • Is fluent in both German and English with the cultural understanding to navigate Austrian business environments while operating in a European context

📝 Tips for Applying to Electra

1

Quantify your business development achievements specifically related to partnership closures or location acquisitions, not just general sales metrics

2

Demonstrate your understanding of Austrian commercial real estate or infrastructure landscapes in your application materials

3

Highlight any experience with feasibility studies or technical-commercial proposal development for physical infrastructure projects

4

Explicitly connect your interest in environmental topics to practical business development in the EV charging sector

5

Show how you've balanced autonomous work with team collaboration in previous roles, as this is specifically mentioned in requirements

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience identifying and securing strategic locations or partnerships (not just general business development)', "How you've conducted feasibility studies or developed technical-commercial offers in previous roles", "Your genuine interest in electromobility and understanding of Austria's EV charging landscape", 'Examples demonstrating both autonomy in prospecting and strong team collaboration with operations/technical teams']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Electra's current charging network footprint in Austria and neighboring countries
  • → Austria's national EV adoption rates and government incentives for charging infrastructure
  • → Recent news about Electra's partnerships or expansions in European markets
  • → Competitive landscape of EV charging providers operating in Austria

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you would identify and prioritize potential charging station locations in Austria
2 Describe your process for conducting a feasibility study for a potential charging hub partnership
3 How would you approach convincing a reluctant property owner to host Electra charging stations?
4 Tell us about a time you had to collaborate with technical/operations teams to develop a commercial offer
5 What do you see as the biggest challenges and opportunities for EV charging infrastructure in Austria over the next 3 years?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with generic business development experience without showing specific understanding of infrastructure, real estate, or partnership-based sales
  • Failing to demonstrate genuine interest in or knowledge about electromobility and sustainable energy
  • Presenting as purely a salesperson rather than a strategic partner who understands both commercial and technical aspects of charging infrastructure

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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Offer

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