Global Head of Expansion

Blank Street • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Blank Street is seeking a Head of Global Expansion to join our team in New York, New York. This role will develop frameworks and conduct deep market research to evaluate demand, economics, operational complexity, and long-term potential across new markets. Make confident decisions on new market entry and operating structure, including JV, Franchise, and O&O models. Set direction, consolidate cross-functional inputs, and determine recommendations presented to the founders. Own market entry end-to-end, partnering across legal, finance, supply chain, real estate, recruiting, and marketing. Act as the marketing director for new markets and support the US and UK Presidents on P&L and day-to-day market performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, or closely related
• 3 years of experience in job offered, or 3 years as a business management consultant.
• 3 years of experience in PowerPoint and Excel
• 3 years of experience in Tableau
• 3 years of experience in Alteryx

Responsibilities

• Building conviction around where Blank Street should expand next, including developing frameworks and conducting deep market research to evaluate demand, economics, operational complexity, and long-term potential.
• Making confident decisions about new market entry and operating structure (JV, Franchise, O&O).
• Owning the market entry end to end, including legal, finance, supply chain, real estate, recruiting, and marketing.
• Ensuring each new market represents the highest expression of the Blank Street brand and customer experience.
• Setting direction, consolidating cross-functional inputs, and determining recommendations to be presented to founders.
• Serving as the on-the-ground launch quarterback, resolving issues in real time and ensuring a successful opening.
• Supporting the US/UK Presidents in P&L and day-to-day performance of new markets, effectively acting as the MD during the initial phase.
• Recruiting roles for the market, supporting store operations, improving the product experience & customer experience, and guiding overall financial performance.
• Leading the recruitment and onboarding of a Managing Director and ensuring a clean handoff once a market reaches sufficient scale and maturity.

Benefits

• $200,000 annual salary
• Equity package
• 15 days of paid annual leave (on top of company-observed holidays and sick time)
• Three health plan options, with full coverage available for two employee-only tiers
• Commuter benefits
• Parental leave
• Bereavement leave
• Exclusive access to our coveted Regulars program – yes, that means free coffee, matcha and more! ☕️
• Regular social outings with the team
• Free Blank Street swag

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager