Property Acquisitions Manager - North

Black Sheep Coffee; Leeds; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Free coffee

30% discount on food & smoothies

Free breakfast in office

Team socials

Fully stocked drinks fridge

Job summary

Black Sheep Coffee is recruiting an Acquisitions Manager to secure prime locations in the North of the UK and support growth across the region. You will identify opportunities, build relations with franchisees and agents, and lead site financial analysis for board sign-offs.

Based in the North with travel to London biweekly, you will manage negotiations, coordinate with franchising, property and finance teams, and ensure smooth handovers for build-out and operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in commercial property acquisition, site sourcing and lease negotiations in retail or hospitality.
• Strong network in the UK property market with excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong financial acumen and ability to assess site feasibility.
• Exceptional organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Self-motivated and productive, able to organise own diary and meetings.
• Knowledge of UK property laws, lease structures and planning requirements.
• Located in the north and able to travel across the patch.
• Must own a car and hold a full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Site Sourcing & Acquisition: identify and secure new locations for corporate and franchised sites, including on-ground opportunities and reviewed marketed sites.
• Relationship Building: develop long-term relationships with franchisees, property agents, landlords and developers.
• Market Research & Site Evaluation: conduct thorough research and analysis with in-house data platforms and modelling software.
• Property Board: prepare sites for review, organise documentation, specify deal terms and conduct financial analysis.
• Lease Negotiation & Management: manage negotiations for favourable terms and maintain relationships with landlords.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: work with franchising, property and finance teams for smooth site handovers.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Financial analysis

Project management

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Job description

Location: Based in the North – covering the North of England & Scotland

Reports to: Head of Acquisitions

Department: Acquisitions

Type: Field Based, travel to London once a fortnight

Salary: Up to£60,000 per annum

Position Overview:

Black Sheep Coffee is one of the UK’s fastest growing coffee brands, with over 120 UK sites as well as shops in the United States and UAE. We're challenging the coffee industry's status quo with our bold vision and premium products. As we expand across the UK, we’re looking for a dedicated Acquisitions Manager to secure prime locations and support our growth strategy across the North of the UK.

Responsibilities:

• Site Sourcing & Acquisition: Identify and secure new locations for both corporate and franchised sites, ensuring alignment with growth plans and brand strategy. This will involve being out in our target locations looking for opportunities on the ground, as well as reviewing openly marketed sites.
• Relationship Building: Build strong, long-term relationships with franchisees, property agents, landlords and developers to access the best opportunities.
• Market Research & Site Evaluation: Conduct thorough research and analysis to ensure sites are suitable for the brand’s growth and visibility, supported by our existing in house data platforms and modelling software.
• Property Board: Prepare sites for property board review, organising documentation, specifying deal terms, analysing local competition and conducting financial analysis for review. Lead decision-making discussions to secure new site sign-offs.
• Lease Negotiation & Management: Manage lease negotiations to ensure favourable terms for Black Sheep Coffee while maintaining strong relationships with landlords.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with franchising, property, and finance teams to ensure seamless site handovers for build-out and operational requirements.

Requirements:

• 5+ years experience in commercial property acquisition, site sourcing, and lease negotiations in retail or hospitality. Experience in drive thrus is beneficial.
• Strong network in the UK property market, with excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong financial acumen and the ability to assess site feasibility.
• Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Self motivated and productive, ability to organise your own diary and generate useful meetings.
• Knowledge of UK property laws, lease structures, and planning requirements.
• Located in the north, able to travel across the patch easily.
• Must own a car and hold a full UK driving license.
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Free coffee - Barista made from any of our stores
• 30% discount on food & smoothies from any of our stores
• Free breakfast in the office and commercial coffee machine
• Quarterly team socials and a fully stocked office drinks fridge