Application Guide

How to Apply for Country Manager - DACH (f/m/x)

at IONITY

🏢 About IONITY

IONITY is revolutionizing long-distance electric vehicle travel across Europe by building a high-power charging network that makes EV journeys enjoyable and sustainable. Unlike competitors, IONITY is a joint venture of major automotive manufacturers (BMW, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen) focused exclusively on creating a premium, reliable charging experience. Working here means contributing directly to the decarbonization of transportation with strong industry backing and a clear mission.

About This Role

As Country Manager for DACH, you'll have full P&L accountability for IONITY's network rollout across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, ensuring charging sites are deployed on time, on budget, and to quality standards. This role directly impacts IONITY's ability to scale its sustainable travel infrastructure while maintaining profitability and long-term operational excellence in its largest regional market.

💡 A Day in the Life

You might start your day reviewing rollout pipeline dashboards across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, then join a call with Austrian permitting authorities before meeting with your German construction team about site progress. Afternoon involves analyzing CAPEX spending against budget and preparing a performance review for regional site profitability, ending with planning next week's cross-border team alignment session.

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🎯 Who IONITY Is Looking For

  • Has 8+ years specifically managing complex infrastructure rollout projects (like telecom towers, energy grids, or EV charging networks) across multiple European countries, not just single-market experience
  • Demonstrates proven expertise in managing large CAPEX budgets (likely €50M+) for construction projects with documented on-budget delivery
  • Possesses experience leading multicultural teams across DACH region with evidence of fostering collaboration between German, Austrian, and Swiss operations
  • Combines engineering/project management background with business acumen to balance technical rollout with P&L management

📝 Tips for Applying to IONITY

1

Quantify your infrastructure rollout experience: specify number of sites deployed, total CAPEX managed, and geographic scope (mention DACH specifically if applicable)

2

Highlight any EV/charging infrastructure or renewable energy project experience prominently - this isn't just any construction role

3

Tailor your resume to show both technical rollout expertise AND P&L management skills - don't focus exclusively on one

4

Demonstrate understanding of DACH regulatory differences: mention specific permitting challenges in Germany vs Austria vs Switzerland

5

Reference IONITY's automotive partners in your application to show you understand their unique joint venture structure

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience managing infrastructure rollouts across multiple countries (not just Germany)', 'Examples of balancing CAPEX/OPEX management with quality and timeline objectives in previous roles', "How you've built and led multicultural teams in the DACH region specifically", "Your understanding of the EV charging ecosystem and IONITY's position within it"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → IONITY's current network map and expansion plans in DACH - know their existing sites and announced projects
  • → The specific automotive partners behind IONITY and their EV strategies
  • → DACH-specific EV adoption rates, charging infrastructure policies, and key competitors (like Fastned, EnBW)
  • → IONITY's technology specifications (charging power, payment systems, reliability metrics)

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach accelerating permitting processes across three different DACH regulatory environments?
2 Describe a time you had to make a data-driven decision that impacted both rollout timeline and site profitability
3 How would you structure your team to manage both construction/rollout and ongoing site operations?
4 What metrics would you track daily/weekly to ensure both rollout progress and P&L targets are met?
5 How would you handle a situation where a key supplier fails to deliver, threatening both timeline and budget?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Presenting only single-country experience when the role explicitly requires multi-country DACH management
  • Focusing exclusively on construction management without demonstrating P&L/business acumen
  • Using generic EV enthusiasm without showing understanding of charging infrastructure operational challenges
  • Failing to acknowledge the multicultural team leadership requirement for German, Austrian, and Swiss markets

📅 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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