Expansion Manager – NRW Region

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Identify and acquire appropriate retail locations within your designated expansion area, considering our site specifications and growth objectives.

• Lead negotiations with property owners, landlords, project developers, and investors until a final agreement is reached.

• Assess potential sites and create well-supported decision documents for internal approval.

• Monitor relevant markets and competitors while actively enhancing our expansion strategy.

• Independently oversee your expansion territory and maintain close coordination with the Head of Expansion, internal departments, and external business partners.

⛳️ Requirements

• Several years of experience in a similar role, preferably in expansion, real estate development, or site acquisition.

• Background in retail, ideally within apparel or discount retail, or in a comparable store network.

• Strong negotiation abilities, a persuasive and dependable demeanor, and enjoyment in collaborating with diverse business partners.

• A keen sense for attractive locations, high self-initiative and self-organization, along with an analytical, solution-oriented, and pragmatic mindset.

• Proficient in German and business-fluent in English for effective collaboration in an international setting.

• Class B driver’s license and a willingness to travel regularly for business and site visits across Germany.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package that includes a fixed salary and a bonus scheme.

• Company car available for personal use during your regular site visits and business trips.

• Six weeks of vacation each year to ensure adequate rest and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

• A 10% discount on the complete product range with increasing benefits based on length of service.

• Access to exclusive employee perks that offer attractive discounts from various well-known companies.

• Employer contribution towards the Deutschlandticket for affordable and convenient commuting.

• Assistance in establishing an additional pension plan for long-term financial security.

• Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes that provide numerous opportunities for advancement.

• Opportunity to collaborate within an international corporate group, gaining exciting insights into the expansion of a rapidly growing European retailer.

• Significant freedom to influence and the chance to actively shape our store network, playing a vital role in PEPCO’s expansion in Germany.