Hybrid Expansion Manager

at Valora

• Job title: Expansion Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Dusseldorf, Germany

About the role

• Expansion Manager responsible for locating ideal sites for new Frittenwerk locations. Analyzing market factors and collaborating with real estate developers in a dynamic food service environment.

Responsibilities

• You assess catchment areas and analyze macro and micro factors of locations to determine their suitability for new Frittenwerk restaurants
• You independently acquire sites, regularly liaise with property owners, landlords or project developers, and persuade them to collaborate with Frittenwerk
• You negotiate lease agreements for existing and future locations
• You prepare potential, site, market and competitor analyses and support our Construction team with technical feasibility assessments
• You consistently expand and maintain your personal network, ensuring a long-term pipeline of potential Frittenwerk sites
• You continuously optimize the profitability of our real estate portfolio

Requirements

• You hold a degree in Real Estate, Real Estate Management, Urban Planning or have completed commercial vocational training as a real estate agent (Immobilienkaufmann/Immobilienkauffrau)
• You bring at least three years of experience in site acquisition for retail or, ideally, the chain-restaurant/foodservice sector—experience as a broker/agent or in center leasing management is also welcome
• You enjoy travel and are happy to be frequently on the road
• You are passionate about commercial real estate, have solid experience in lease and contract law, and conduct negotiations confidently
• You enjoy working independently and can handle a high degree of autonomy in your daily work
• You possess strong analytical skills, work in a structured way and stand out through your proactive approach

Benefits

• A family-like environment with an informal, first-name culture, flat hierarchies, fast decision-making and supportive colleagues
• Opportunities to contribute and a high degree of autonomy from day one
• Highly flexible options for remote work at a location of your choice
• Attractive compensation
• Flexible working hours and a good work–life balance
• Support for your professional and personal development
• 30 days of annual leave
• Company car for private use or BahnCard 100 (German unlimited rail pass)
• A monthly tax-free benefit via our partner Belonio
• After your probation period: bike leasing through our partner BusinessBike
• Modern technical equipment including a laptop and company mobile phone
• “Come as you are” — no business dress code