Real Estate Expansion Manager Germany (m/f/d)

About BEAT81 We're not just opening fitness studios—we're building the future of group fitness across Europe. BEAT81 combines cutting-edge technology with world-class coaching to deliver HIIT and RIDE workouts that are measurable, gamified, and addictive. We've built a loyal community across Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne, and Düsseldorf. Now we're accelerating: to 100 studios in the next 3 years. This is where you come in. The Role: Your Mission You'll own BEAT81's real estate pipeline from end to end. This means you're on the road 3-4 days a week, meeting landlords, touring properties, building broker relationships, and closing deals that become studios. You're not coordinating from behind a desk—you're out there, making it happen. If you get energy from: Traveling across Germany weekly, visiting multiple properties on a tour, then returning to finalize deals Being the face of BEAT81 to landlords, brokers, and developers The thrill of turning a "maybe" into a signed lease in weeks Juggling 10-15 live deals at different stages—and knowing exactly which ones to push and which to drop Signing one new studio per month and seeing your work transform into real spaces where thousands sweat together Then this is your role. You'll have full ownership of the acquisition process: sourcing properties, conducting site visits, leading lease negotiations, and managing relationships with landlords and brokers nationwide. You work hand-in-hand with our internal expansion team (who handles documentation, approvals, technical due diligence and legal advice), but you're the driving force—the one who represents BEAT81 in every room, every meeting, every negotiation. Your impact is tangible: Every lease you sign becomes a studio. Every relationship you build accelerates our growth. You're not just filling a pipeline—you're building BEAT81's physical presence across Germany. What You'll Do Hunt and Close: Actively source and evaluate commercial properties across German cities (250-650 sqm, mixed residential areas, basement spaces welcome) Build and nurture a strong network of brokers, landlords, and property developers—becoming the go-to person they call when the right space opens up Conduct weekly site tours across multiple cities, assessing properties against our technical and commercial requirements Lead lease negotiations from first offer to signed contract, moving fast when opportunities arise Own the Deal Flow: Manage 10-15 active deals simultaneously, knowing which to prioritize and which to drop Make rapid go/no-go decisions based on location quality, landlord fit, and technical feasibility Represent BEAT81 professionally and authentically—you're our ambassador, and landlords should feel confident partnering with us Push deals forward quickly with brokers, landlords, and developers, while the expansion team handles back-office tasks so you stay focused on sourcing, touring, and closing deals Set Your Own Rhythm: You plan your week your way, hitting the road and visiting leads whenever it gets deals signed fastest Use your gut and experience to screen out bad fits early (wrong landlord, wrong location, wrong terms) before wasting time Collaborate with our internal team on documentation, approvals, and construction specs—but you set the pace Build for Scale: Establish efficient processes and broker relationships that compound over time Share insights from the field to refine our site selection criteria and negotiation playbook Help us hit 12+ studio openings per year consistently across Germany You Are: Experienced & Proven: 1+ years in commercial real estate, ideally in retail or fitness leasing Track record of closing 10+ lease deals per year independently You've done this before—you know how to read a floor plan, spot red flags, and negotiate lease terms that work A Natural Networker & Closer: You build trust quickly with landlords and brokers—they enjoy working with you You're persuasive without being pushy, transparent about what we n