Retail Expansion/Acquisition Manager - GER/ENG (M/F)

• Research, analysis, proactive processing of the real estate market in Switzerland
• Identification and acquisition of potential Action stores
• Inspection, pre-selection and presentation of potential locations
• Negotiation until the signature is ready with external contractual partners regarding rental agreements and technical conditions (logistics, construction)
• Monitoring the organisation's needs and requirements in terms of logistics, store operations, legal and construction and implementation from search to final negotiation
• Communication and coordination with the internal Legal, Store Design, Support and Construction departments
• Initiation, maintenance and expansion of contacts with multiple relevant external parties (e.g. lessors, property managers, project developers, other retailers, authorities)

• University degree level, preferably in real estate, law, finance, marketing, economics or business
• At least 5 years of proven experience in retail and real estate in Switzerland
• Strong hands-on mentality and high acquisition strength
• Existing network in the Swiss real estate market
• Sound language skills in both written and spoken German and English
• Strong communication skills with internal and external parties
• Sound knowledge of tenancy law
• Proven experience in negotiating Lease contracts, and contract management
• A high level of organisational skills, structured working methods and commitment

ACTION is one of the fastest growing retail companies in Europe with more than 2,300 stores and 80'000 employees in eleven countries.

As part of its launch on the Swiss market, we are looking to recruit for its real estate division an Acquisition Manager (m/f/d).

• Fantastic opportunity to join a fast growing group as a pioneer in Switzerland
• Large autonomy and ability to have a clear impact on the success of the company
• Strong corporate culture based on team work, respect and discipline