Expansion Manager

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Our client is an established international food retail brand operating a network of more than 200 locations across Central and Eastern Europe. Following a successful entry into the Polish market, the company is now accelerating its growth ambitions and preparing for a significant expansion phase across key cities nationwide.

To support this development, we are looking for an experienced Expansion Manager who will take ownership of identifying, evaluating and securing new locations for future openings. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing organization at an early stage of its Polish expansion journey and directly influence the future shape of the network.

The role is ideal for professionals with experience in retail, foodservice, coffee chains, convenience retail or QSR businesses who enjoy building networks, negotiating commercial agreements and turning growth plans into reality.

Your Responsibilities

• Identify, assess and secure new locations for future store openings across Poland
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, developers, commercial real estate agencies and property owners
• Conduct market analysis and location research to identify expansion opportunities in existing and new cities
• Lead commercial lease negotiations and secure favorable contractual terms
• Evaluate sites based on footfall, visibility, accessibility, demographics and business potential
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners throughout the site acquisition process
• Support and execute the company’s long-term network growth strategy

Employer requirements

• Proven experience (minimum 5-7 years) in Expansion, Acquisitions, Real Estate, Network Development or Business Development within retail, foodservice, coffee chains, convenience retail or QSR
• Fluent Polish and English (min. C1 in both)
• Successful track record in acquiring commercial locations and negotiating lease agreements
• Strong understanding of the Polish retail real estate market
• Established network of landlords, developers, brokers and property owners across Poland
• Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently

What employer offers

• Opportunity to play a key role in building and expanding an international retail brand in Poland
• High level of ownership and real influence on business growth and expansion strategy
• Attractive performance-based bonus programme linked to signed locations and network growth
• Flexible cooperation model (Employment Contract or B2B)
• Company car
• Private medical care and insurance package
• Fully remote and mobile working model with access to the HQ’s office
• Collaboration with an experienced international team that has successfully developed a network of over 200 locations
• A chance to leave a visible footprint on one of the most ambitious expansion projects currently being developed in the Polish food retail market

Who will thrive in this role?

You have a strong network within commercial real estate, enjoy negotiating high-value agreements, and are motivated by seeing tangible business results. Whether your background comes from bakery chains, coffee concepts, restaurant brands, convenience retail or other multi-site businesses, you understand what makes a successful location and know how to secure it. If you're looking for a role where your work will directly shape a growing network and where entrepreneurial thinking is valued over corporate bureaucracy, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

Adecco is a global leader in the HR consulting, services, and solutions industry. It is part of The Adecco Group, which operates in 60 countries worldwide. The company has over 50 years of experience in the recruitment sector and has been active in Poland since 1994. Since then, it has employed hundreds of thousands of workers and opened more than 45 offices across the country. Adecco’s database contains over 350,000 candidates.

Adecco Poland Sp. z o.o. is registered as an employment agency under number 364.

Please be advised that Adecco Group companies operating in Poland have implemented a reporting procedure as required by the Whistleblower Protection Act. Detailed information is available at Adecco offices.