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

BEAT81; Berlin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited workouts

John Reed Berlin membership

Development budget

Flexible working hours

Massage discount

Team events

Free snacks

Health initiatives

Dog-friendly office

Pension plan

FutureBens access

Job summary

BEAT81 in Berlin is seeking a seasoned Commercial Real Estate professional to own the acquisition pipeline for new studios across Germany. You will travel 60-80% of the time, meet landlords, tour properties, and lead lease negotiations to open new spaces that house hundreds of attendees.

The role requires closing 10+ lease deals per year, strong networking skills, and a proven track record in retail or fitness leasing. You’ll work autonomously with internal teams to accelerate growth.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in commercial real estate, ideally in retail or fitness leasing.
• Track record of closing 10+ lease deals per year independently.
• Strong networking and closing skills for landlord/broker relationships.

Responsibilities

• Actively source and evaluate commercial properties across German cities; 250-650 sqm spaces.
• Lead lease negotiations from first offer to signed contract.
• Manage 10-15 active deals simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Plan your travel and pace to move deals quickly; collaborate with expansion team on docs and approvals.

Skills

Networking

Closing deals

Lease negotiations

Market analysis

Job description

Berlin

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 need, and skilled at finding win-win solutions
• You have strong commercial instincts: you know when to push, when to walk away, and when a deal is too good to let slip
• You love owning outcomes, not just tasks—this role is yours to shape and drive
• You're comfortable traveling 60-80% of the time across Germany (your home base is ideally in Berlin but we are flexible here)
• You don't need micromanagement; you need clarity, resources, and the freedom to execute

Passionate About Fitness & BEAT81:

• You understand group fitness (ideally you've tried it yourself—cycling, HIIT, boutique studios)
• You can authentically represent what makes BEAT81 special: the tech, the community, the energy
• You get excited about finding the perfect space and imagining it filled with 40 people crushing a workout
• German on a native speaking level for landlord negotiations and broker calls
• Business-level English for internal collaboration

Why This Role Is Different

Most real estate jobs are slow, bureaucratic, and far removed from impact. This one isn't.

• Speed: You'll close deals fast. We've built internal processes to support you moving fast when the right opportunity comes.
• Autonomy: You own your pipeline, your travel schedule, and your approach. We trust you to know what works.
• Visibility: Every studio you open is a win the entire company celebrates. Your work is tangible, public, and core to our growth.
• Growth: You're joining at a pivotal moment—40 studios today, 100+ in 3 years. What you build now will scale across Europe.

What We Offer

WALK THE TALK: Unlimited BEAT81 workouts for you and one other person of your choice. Additionally a membership to John Reed Berlin Bötzow just for you: We guarantee that you'll get fit with us.

LEARN & GROW: We support your professional development with a dedicated budget for courses, workshops, and certifications.

FLEXIBLE WORKING HOURS: Yoga before work and a workout at lunch? No problem. With our flexible working hours, you can easily balance your personal and professional life.

MASSAGE DISCOUNT: Relax and recover with 12% off all New:Soul massage bookings.

EVENTS: Our summer and winter parties have become as legendary as our annual offsite - perfect opportunities to spend time with the teams. In addition we host monthly meet-ups and team workouts.

TASTY PERKS: Free drinks, fresh fruit, coffee, tasty granola, and more will keep you energized throughout the day.

HEALTH INITIATIVES: Stay healthy and balanced with our quarterly health management initiatives to support your physical and mental well-being, keeping you energized and focused throughout the year.

BRING YOUR DOG TO WORK: No need for dog-sitting - your furry friend is always welcome in the office!

MONEY ON TOP: Sign up for a private company pension plan in partnership with Stuttgarter Versicherung - so you can look into the future with confidence.

FUTUREBENS: You will have access to a personalized dashboard on FutureBens, the platform for sustainable and future-oriented employee offers from over 130 eco-friendly brands.

BEAT81 is an equal opportunity employer, which means we do not discriminate. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.