Expansion Manager (m/w/d) Standortentwicklung Burgermeister

Location: Berlin – with nationwide projects
Working hours: Full-time, partly possible from home

Start: immediately

About us

Burgermeister is more than just a burger shop – we are Berliner culture, quality and genuine passion. Since the first patty under the U-Bahn, we stand for handmade buns, selected meat and uncompromising taste. We grow quickly and strategically - and that's exactly why we need you.

Your Mission

As Expansion Manager, you will take responsibility for developing new locations: from the first site visit to contract negotiations until the final handover. You recognize potential, steer projects efficiently and bring our expansion forward with a sense of proportion and tempo.

Tasks

• Identification, evaluation and acquisition of new locations in top spots (High Streets, traffic hubs, high-frequency areas).
• Conducting thorough location analyses regarding quality, competition, frequency and profitability.
• Accompanying contract negotiations closely with the management team.
• Project management for new locations – from decision-making to opening.
• Steering all construction works until final handover to Operations.
• Collaboration with landlords, general contractors, authorities and suppliers.
• Monitoring budgets, timelines and quality standards.
• Creating location analyses, business cases and decision-making documents for the management team.

Qualification

Must-Haves

• Experience in expansion or project management in a retail chain, gastronomy or real estate sector
• Knowledge of location evaluation and floor space acquisition
• Negotiation skills when dealing with agents, landlords and authorities
• Very good German and English language skills (at least C1 level)
• Excellent communication skills
• A keen sense for economically viable locations
• A high willingness to travel and a structured hands-on mentality

Nice-to-Haves

• An active network in the real estate sector (retail, gastronomy, franchise)
• Experience with rollouts in the system gastronomy or multi-unit structures
• A basic understanding of technical processes and floor plans
• Safe handling of tools like Smartsheet, Excel, GIS systems or property platforms

Benefits

• A dynamic environment with a genuine hands-on culture
• A modern office in Berlin with excellent public transportation connections
• A Deutsche Bahn ticket for your mobility
• After the probation period, there is the option to work hybridly
• A SuperFit membership discount for your well-being
• A 13th monthly salary from the second year of employment
• A space for individual development and quick decision-making paths

Looking forward to growth with flavor?

You have a sense for the best spots, and we have the brand. Let's grow together!

Burgermeister advocates for diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome all applications – regardless of origin, gender, age, disability or identity.

Send us your CV and become part of the Burgermeister team.

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