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Expansion Manager - Retail Real Estate

Belgium Permanent €80,000 - €80,000 per year Work from home View Job Description
Our client is looking for an experienced Expansion Manager to accelerate the rollout of new retail locations by identifying, evaluating, and securing high‑potential sites. In this strategic role, you will drive negotiations, build key partnerships, and ensure each new store opening meets operational, financial, and technical requirements.

Added 26/03/2026

  • Lead national retail growth with full autonomy on new site deals
  • Shape expansion strategy in a fast‑growing international environment

About Our Client



Our client is a rapidly expanding international retailer with a strong European footprint and an impressive year‑over‑year growth strategy. Known for operational excellence and a simple, customer‑focused business model, the company continues to strengthen its real estate portfolio through disciplined expansion.

Job Description

  • Drive the identification of promising retail sites by continuously scanning assigned regions and nurturing a robust pipeline of potential openings
  • Conduct in‑depth evaluations of each proposed location, including commercial viability, customer accessibility, layout potential, and preliminary financial projections
  • Lead all negotiations with landlords, developers, and external partners to secure lease terms, technical specifications, and commercial conditions that align with expansion objectives
  • Serve as the central coordinator for internal stakeholders
  • Prepare and deliver compelling internal presentations that summarize opportunities, financial impact, and strategic relevance, enabling effective decision‑making within the organizationCultivate and expand professional relationships with municipalities, project developers, brokers, and other key market actors to secure long‑term sourcing channels
  • Provide clear direction and coaching to team members, supporting their performance growth, daily priorities, and professional development
  • Monitor market activity, competitor developments, and macro trends to anticipate opportunities and shape the country's expansion roadmap
  • Identify inefficiencies or improvement opportunities within the real estate and expansion processes, and propose optimizations to increase speed, clarity, and operational quality



The Successful Applicant

  • Knowledge of Retail Real Estate is a must
  • Inspiring leadership style with strong people management capabilities
  • Excellent communication skills and strong negotiating power
  • Highly proactive, organized, and able to structure multiple projects simultaneously
  • Comfortable working under pressure and delivering against ambitious timelines
  • Strong team player who collaborates effectively across departments
  • Pragmatic, solution‑oriented mindset with an eye for efficiency and simplicity
  • Fluentin Dutch, English and French



What's on Offer

  • A high‑impact role driving the company's national expansion
  • Significant autonomy and visibility within a fast‑growing international group
  • A dynamic workplace culture that rewards initiative and ownership
  • Competitive compensation package aligned with experience
    Opportunities for development and upward mobility as the organization continues to scale



Contact
Raphael Simon
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6980157

Job summary

Sector
Property, Construction & Facilities Management
Sub Sector
Leasing
Industry
Property
Location
Belgium
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Raphael Simon
Job Reference
JN-032026-6980157
Remote or office
Work from home

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