Expansion Manager
Pubblicato il 03-10-2026 - Recruit Mogul in Trentino-Alto Adige
About the Company
We are working with an international retail business looking to appoint an International Expansion Manager to support and drive its continued growth across the Italian market.
About the Role
This is a hands-on, commercially important role, working closely with the company's directors on the rollout of new stores across Italy. The business is targeting approximately 10 new store openings per year, making this a strong opportunity for someone with deep retail property knowledge, strong market contacts and the ability to operate independently. The role will involve regular travel across Italy, typically around 3 days per week.
Responsibilities
- Identify and assess suitable new store locations
- Conduct on-site analyses and feasibility studies
- Review, monitor and negotiate leases for new and existing properties
- Build and maintain relationships with estate agents, landlords, centre operators and property owners
- Support the directors with strategic expansion planning
- Provide market insight and recommendations for future growth
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in retail expansion, real estate, store development, leasing or property acquisitionFluent Italian and EnglishFull driving licence and willingness to travel regularly
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of the Italian property market
- Established network across landlords, agents, developers or retail property contacts
- Good understanding of lease law and commercial property negotiations
- Excellent negotiation, communication and relationship-building xrtlpzc skills
- Confident, autonomous and commercially minded approach
Preferred Skills
- Experience in fashion retail would be highly advantageous
- German language skills would be a plus
- Experience in a multi-site retail environment such as fashion, lifestyle, FMCG or grocery would be beneficial
Pay Range and Compensation Package
€80,000 base salary + premio
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diversity an