Real Estate Expansion Manager - Romandie
Job Purpose:
City Pop offers fully furnished, design-focused apartments for short-, medium- and long-term stays, combining flexibility and comfort in urban locations. Our portfolio comprises more than 4,000 units across Switzerland, Germany, Italy, and the Czech Republic, with a strong pipeline of new developments underway.
To support our continued growth in French-speaking Switzerland, we are looking for a Real Estate Expansion Manager who will own and drive the expansion pipeline through active sourcing, transaction management, and negotiations with property owners, developers, institutional investors, and real estate funds. This includes structuring and closing long-term lease agreements as well as entering into strategic partnerships.
The role offers high market exposure, strong autonomy, and direct collaboration with top management, including the CEO, Investment, Legal, and Operations teams. You will play a decisive role in shaping City Pop’s footprint and growth strategy in Switzerland.
General Requirements:
* Proven experience (min. 3 years) in hospitality business development, ideally in Switzerland.
* Strong commercial mindset with excellent negotiation and closing skills
* Solid analytical capabilities, including feasibility and financial assessment of real estate opportunities
* Demonstrated experience in preparing and reviewing offers, LOIs, and contracts
* Track record of closing real estate or hospitality transactions
* Fluency in French and English (C1/C2) is mandatory; additional languages are a plus
* Entrepreneurial, proactive, and results-oriented mindset
* Ability to work independently, take ownership, and manage multiple priorities
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills with senior stakeholders
* Reliable, flexible, and execution-focused personality
* High mobility and willingness to travel frequently within French-speaking Switzerland
Main Missions & Duties:
* Full ownership of sourcing and expansion pipeline development in French-speaking Switzerland
* Active scouting of land and real estate assets, including greenfield developments, redevelopments, office conversions, and brownfield opportunities which could be leased by City Pop
* Building and maintaining long-term relationships with developers, institutional owners, real estate funds, family offices, and construction partners
* Preliminary assessment of opportunities, including location analysis, feasibility, and financial potential
* End-to-end ownership of transactions, with a focus on long-term and master lease structures
* Leading commercial and contractual negotiations with external partners
* Preparation of binding and non-binding offers, LOIs, and transaction documentation
* Close coordination with internal teams (Legal, Finance, Operations) throughout the transaction process
* Continuous monitoring of the market to identify strategic growth and partnership opportunities
Why City Pop?
This is not just another role. It is an opportunity to take direct responsibility for City Pop’s expansion in one of its most important markets and to shape the future of urban living in Switzerland, working closely with top management in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment.
👉 Ready to grow your Expansion Manager career with us? Apply now!
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