LAUNCH MANAGER – GERMANY | LISBON

Retail Academy; Lisboa; Presencial; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Travel opportunities

International environment

Resumo da oferta

Retail Academy, based in Lisbon, is seeking a Launch Manager – France to drive franchising growth in Germany. You will lead partner identification, onboarding and expansion initiatives, coordinating across legal, real estate and marketing to ensure timely market entry.

The role requires fluent German and English, at least 2 years in franchise development or project leadership, and willingness to travel. You will work autonomously in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and own projects from

Qualificações

• 2+ years in project/franchise development or similar role.
• Fluency in German and English is essential.
• Availability to travel regularly.
• Experience in franchise development or store launches in Germany is a strong plus.
• Experience in business development, partnership management or lead generation is valued.
• Strong negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills with an empathetic approach.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the development and expansion of the franchise network in Germany.
• Develop and implement strategies to identify, attract and qualify new franchise partners.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders throughout the franchise development process.
• Build knowledge of the German market, competition and expansion opportunities.
• Develop and execute a strategic expansion plan covering legal, financial, operational and marketing aspects.
• Negotiate franchise agreements and build long-term partner relationships.
• Take ownership of projects from initial development through to completion.
• Contribute to the team with an entrepreneurial and leadership mindset.

Conhecimentos

Franchise development

Project management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

German fluency

English fluency

Travel willingness

Formação académica

Degree in Business Administration/Marketing or related

Ferramentas

CRM systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are looking for a Launch Manager – France to join an international company based in Lisbon, with responsibility for developing and expanding its franchise network in the German market.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Lead the development and expansion of the franchise network in Germany.
• Develop and implement strategies to identify, attract and qualify new franchise partners.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders throughout the franchise development process, including prospective franchisees, legal and real estate partners.
• Build strong knowledge of the German market, competition, local dynamics, catchment areas and expansion opportunities.
• Develop and execute a strategic expansion plan covering legal, financial, operational and marketing aspects.
• Negotiate franchise agreements and build strong, trusted and long-term relationships with partners.
• Take ownership of projects from initial development through to successful and timely completion.
• Contribute to the team through a high-performance, entrepreneurial and leadership-oriented approach.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in project management, franchise development, network development or a similar role.
• Fluency in German and English is essential; additional languages are a plus.
• Availability to travel regularly.
• Experience in franchise development or store launches in Germany is a strong plus.
• Previous experience in business development, partnership management or lead generation is valued.
• Strong negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills, with an empathetic and collaborative approach.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, resilience and a strong results-oriented attitude.
• Highly organised and structured, with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
• Comfortable working independently, coordinating multiple stakeholders and driving projects forward.
• Self-confident, proactive and comfortable approaching and building relationships with new partners.
• Previous experience launching a store or franchise is a plus.
• Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field is valued.