General Manager - Germany

Social network you want to login/join with:What we do. Electric Car Leasing Why we do it. Greener. Fairer. Future. We are launching an EV (electric vehicle) leasing business in Germany and need an outstanding General Manager to lead it. We have rapidly scaled our proposition in the UK to nearly 30k vehicles on fleet and £300m ARR in just a few years. What’s more, we’re growing faster than ever. We have strong, well thought out reasoning to suggest that our core model is repeatable in the German market – you will launch and scale this for us. You’ll be expected to demonstrate significant autonomy in devising and executing a go-to-market plan that meets the needs of your market, whilst learning from what has made Octopus EV so successful in the UK. Whilst support from our leadership team and central functions will be provided, most areas of growth (sales, marketing, pricing) will be largely autonomous, making this an exciting opportunity for someone wishing to build a significant, high-impact company from scratch. Our mission is to rapidly accelerate the EV transition whilst providing the best possible service to our customers. Our ambition is to rapidly build the biggest EV platform in Germany as quickly as possible. Purpose of the role: Launch and then lead the Octopus EV business in Germany.Key ResponsibilitiesLearn from Octopus EV’s model in the UK, craft a customer proposition that works for the Germany market.Devise and execute Octopus EV Germany go-to-market strategy.Coordinate all work streams needed to launch the proposition, from marketing and sales to fleet operations and customer success.Build and lead your team in a manner consistent with Octopus’ unique culture.Run a lean, tech-led operation that enables rapid scale.Work closely with central functions at OEV (finance, credit, data) and the wider group (OE Germany, group legal) to leverage resources and knowledge.Provide clear progress updates to Octopus EV leadership and articulate support and resource needs.Who we\’re looking forEssential:Fluent in German and English.A ‘founder mentality’ — bias towards ownership, action, and customer obsession.An inspiring leader, passionate about motivating teams in the Octopus way.Experience in company building or launching new products and markets.A broad commercial skillset, comfortable wearing many hats.Comfort with ambiguity and rapid iteration.Ideally:Experience in mobility, automotive, consumer fintech, or employee benefits.Experience in a rapidly scaling company.Why you\’ll love it herePart of the Octopus Energy Group, awarded the Sunday Times best company to work for in 2024. Recognized by Tempo in 2025 and on Glassdoor.Salary details are flexible; discuss with our recruiters to find the right fit. We prioritize the right octofit over fixed salary ranges.Our culture is unique—autonomous, fast-paced, innovative projects, and meaningful rewards. Visit our perks hub for more.About usThe electric revolution is here—no new petrol or diesel cars in the UK after 2035. We’re creating an integrated platform for EV leasing, energy, and charging, making electric driving accessible and seamless. Since 2018, Octopus Electric Vehicles has been leading this charge, committed to sustainable change, decarbonization, fair pricing, and excellent customer experience. As part of the Octopus Energy Group, we aim to improve lives by transforming industries including energy, healthcare, investments, property, ventures, and labs.If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you. We support diverse applicants and are committed to an inclusive, fair hiring process. Need accommodations? Let us know, and we’ll tailor the process for you. #J-18808-Ljbffr