Expansion Manager / South Italy

Auren; Lazio; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Auren Personas, through its Recruitment & Executive Search division, is seeking an Expansion Manager to drive growth across Southern Italy. The role involves market entry strategy, property scouting, and managing expansion projects from planning to execution.

Frequent travel across the region is required, with preference for Rome or Naples. The candidate should have a degree in related fields, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI is

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Management, Property Studies or related field.
• Solid experience in retail expansion.
• Strong analytical skills interpreting market data and financial indicators.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement market entry and expansion strategies across Italy.
• Ensure stores comply with company policies and best practices.
• Conduct property scouting, feasibility studies, and proposals for management approval.
• Assess locations based on demographics, viability and forecasts.
• Build relationships with property owners, developers and real estate partners.
• Negotiate lease agreements and manage opening documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

English communication

Education

Business Administration / Economics / Management / Property Studies or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

At Auren Personas we work from the Recruitment & Executive Search division and we are dedicated to providing specialized Human Resources consulting services.

We are currently collaborating with a leading international Retail company looking for an Expansion Manager to drive growth across Southern Italy. The role offers location flexibility, with a preference for Rome or Naples, and requires frequent travel throughout the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and implement our market entry and expansion strategies throughout Italy.

• Ensure all stores comply with company policies, regulations, and industry’s best practices.

• Conduct property scouting, feasibility studies, and prepare proposals for management approval.

• Assess potential locations based on demographic data, commercial viability and financial forecasts.

• Act as the main point of contact and build strong relationships with property owners, developers and real estate partners.

• Conduct negotiations on lease agreements and manage all the necessary documentation for opening new retail outlets.

• Closely monitor market trends, changes in consumer behavior and competitors’ moves to identify risks and new opportunities.

• Manage multiple expansion projects simultaneously, ensuring that timelines and budgets are met.

• Develop and execute strategic plans for entering new markets.

Requirements:

• A degree in Business Administration, Economics, Management, Property Studies or a related field.

• Solid professional experience in retail expansion is must

• Strong analytical skills with experience in interpreting complex market data and financial indicators.

• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong organizational skills: someone capable of independently managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Professional proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint; practical experience with Power BI is a strong advantage.

• Good command of English (written and spoken) and Italian is required.

• Willingness to travel when necessary.

• A proactive and practical approach, and a genuine interest in the international retail sector.

Benefits:

• The chance to step into a fast-growing European retail brand and take real ownership.

• Direct involvement in high-impact international projects.

• A collaborative environment alongside experienced industry professionals.

• Real career progression opportunities.

• A workplace culture that values initiative, innovation, and continuous learning.

We appreciate your application and interest, we look forward to meeting your talent!

At Auren Selección & Executive Search, we offer a global range of solutions for the identification, recruitment, selection and evaluation of talent.

We provide local and international services for any volume. We have highly specialized teams, more than 20 years of experience and proven success stories.