Expansion Manager

Pepco Greece

2d•Remote

About The Position

Pepco is the most impressively growing value retailer on Europe’s market. We offer clothing for the whole family as well as home products and toys at the low prices. Today we are present in 19 markets. We offer a store every day – currently, we have over 4000! We have been growing dynamically for several years and every month millions of satisfied customers visit our shops. The continuous rapid development of our company is only possible thanks to the high level of involvement of our employees, who are truly the architects of our success. Pepco employs almost 30 000 people in Europe! We are currently looking for an Expansion Manager to join our fantastic team! This role will be responsible for identifying expansion opportunities, developing market entry strategies, and executing growth plans that align with our overall business objectives.

Requirements

1-3 years of proven experience in this field
Knowledge of legal regulations (lease agreements, building standards)
Knowledge of the local real estate market and the construction sector (cost of construction materials, operators' market)
Knowledge and experience in estimating capital expenditure (cost calculation)
Basic computer programs (Word, Excel, Power Point)
Advanced knowledge of English
Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and deliver high-quality outputs
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
Attention to detail and a solution-oriented mindset
Professional working proficiency in English (minimum B2 level), both written and spoken
Permanent residency in North Greece is a prerequisite for this position
Mobility required

Nice To Haves

Degree in Business, Economics, or a related field will be considered as a plus for this position

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain contacts with commercial real estate firms, commercial spaces, developers and real estate agencies
Cooperates with other operators in the commercial chain regarding the acquisition of properties
Visit and take photos of available properties or investment spaces
Review investment/property project documentation
Estimate customers' buying potential
Check the influence and competition of other operators on the PEPCO site
Examine the interest of the other tenants and the tenant mix proposed by the investor
Presents the properties for initial acceptance
Prepares the real estate report for the Board of Directors, which contains - among other things - the analysis of the competition, photographs described, maps of the cities/sectors
Consult the contractual provisions drafted by lawyers
Negotiate the rental conditions (technical, legal) with the owner
Consult and agree with the maintenance specialist the annex to the lease agreement containing the design and visualization of the outdoor advertisement of the PEPCO property and with the Technical Investment Manager the technical annex regarding the works on the property
Order construction materials and equipment (air conditioning, sound, lighting, etc.)