Retail Expansion Manager (m/f/d)

Expansion Manager Retail Europe (m/f/d)

Are you passionate about identifying new growth opportunities and bringing retail concepts to life? As Expansion Manager Retail Europe, you will drive our store expansion strategy across Europe, with a particular focus on Eastern Europe, from market analysis and site selection to lease negotiations and store openings.

Your Responsibilities

  • Identify and evaluate expansion opportunities through market, competitor, and location analysis.
  • Source and assess retail properties in collaboration with landlords, brokers, and developers.
  • Develop business cases, revenue forecasts, and project budgets for new store openings.
  • Negotiate lease agreements and maintain strong relationships with landlords and real estate partners.
  • Manage store opening projects, coordinating internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure timely and high-quality execution.

Your Profile

  • Degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in retail expansion, leasing, site development, or real estate.
  • Strong analytical and financial acumen with experience in location and feasibility assessments.
  • Proven project management and negotiation skills.
  • Fluent in German and English; additional European languages are an advantage.
  • Willingness to travel frequently across Europe, in particular to Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania.

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