About Flexcity

Flexcity is a uniquely positioned energy technology company in the Internet of Energy sector. It is a leading demand response aggregator in the Benelux and France, rapidly growing and expanding to new regions. Flexcity’s core activity consists of supporting the power grid balance through the operation of its large portfolio of flexible fully-automated assets. 

The Flexcity portfolio consists of a wide range of technologies such as batteries, distributed generation, and large industrial processes. Flexcity also integrates renewable energy sources to its portfolio, unlocking new revenue streams for emerging technologies. 

As a provider of smart energy management services based on innovative Smart Grid technology, Flexcity applications focus on demand-side optimization and management (Demand Response, Load Shifting, etc.). Flexcity supports many industrial companies in reducing their overall electricity purchasing cost by providing demand-side management services based on innovative optimization and modelling software applications.

Flexcity is truly at the cutting edge of energy innovation. As a member of the team, you will contribute to a sustainable low-carbon energy sector. You will also be exposed to  numerous innovative and state-of-the art technologies such as the Internet of Things, machine learning, and blockchain.

Are you a modern leader with a team mindset and a passion for sustainability, technology, and energy? Flexcity, a European leading energy technology company under the Veolia Group  is looking for an innovative and dynamic Country Manager to expand our French operations. Flexcity, present in France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Italy, and Spain, optimises the real-time energy consumption and production of an extensive portfolio of flexible distributed energy assets. By optimising its portfolio, Flexcity helps balance the electricity grid and generates new income streams for its partners. As part of the Veolia family, Flexcity in France has the unique advantage of intensive collaboration in water treatment and distribution, local renewable energy production, and other sustainability initiatives. 

This Country manager France position offers the opportunity to manage the operations in France and be a part of our management committee, participating in strategic decisions at a European scale and influencing energy solutions across borders.

This Country manager France position offers the opportunity to manage the operations in France and be a part of our management committee, participating in strategic decisions at a European scale and influencing energy solutions across borders.

Role

A 5-10 years experience in the energy industry (IoE or gas) is mandatory for this role

As the Country Manager for Flexcity France, you:

• Are the face of Flexcity in France, fully responsible for the P&L performance of Flexcity’s business in France and will lead a team of 5 to 10  in sales, portfolio management and technical on site installations with an ambition to grow in size.
• Build the vision and strategy of Flexcity in France by developing new services together with your team
• Pilot our commercial development by working with our sales & portfolio teams in France
• Oversee our portfolio of flexible energy assets, leading both its growth and management
• Collaborate closely with Transmission System & Market Operators, as well as Veolia's flexible assets and energy divisions in France.
• Navigate the demand response market landscape within France and contribute to our international perspective
• Empower the team to achieve financial and strategic milestones set annually, in coordination with our direction committee.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and revise the business plan for France, ensuring it aligns with our international objectives and Veolia's overarching vision.
• Pursue revenue and margin goals while considering the broader company direction.
• Foster and drive the company's strategy both within France and on a global scale, incorporating Veolia's initiatives.
• Assess and mitigate financial risks.
• Spot and capitalise on new market opportunities, especially those that align with Veolia's core services.
• Oversee flexibility product bidding strategies.
• Monitor and respond to regulatory shifts. Represent Flexcity at various energy regulatory working groups and professional associations.
• Uphold operational continuity within France, while coordinating with other country operations. On-call duties may be required.
• Occasional travels within France to meet clients and prospects and to Brussels to meet with the international teams and management.

Key Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience on the energy industry (ideally electricy, gas is also ok) is MANDATORY
• French native-level and fluent English
• Management & leadership experience 
• Proven commercial proficiency.
• Technical & digital curiosity, particularly within energy and sustainable solutions.
• Ability to strategize and analyse with precision.
• Ideally adeptness in Ancillary Services

Our offer 

• You will be working in an enthusiastic team within an informal company culture
• We offer an attractive salary package
• We stimulate innovation in new Energy services and inspire through interesting projects
• We support training opportunities
• We encourage (inter)national mobility and flexible working hours
• We create a sense of community through team events 

Discover 5 good reasons for joining Flexcity- by Veolia! 

Why Join Flexcity?

• Leadership – Be at the helm of our French operations, with a seat on the direction committee.
• European – Engage with a team spread across multiple countries, learning and innovating together.
• Synergy with Veolia – Benefit from a close relationship with Veolia, a global leader in the ecological and energy transformation
• Compensation – Receive a competitive salary with appealing benefits.
• Innovation – Engage with cutting-edge energy technology.
• Mobility – Experience international collaboration and flexible work schedules, including 2 work-from-home days.
• Community – Connect with diverse teams across the globe through regular team-building events, both within Flexcity and Veolia
• Purpose – Directly contribute to a greener future, both in France and globally.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.