International Expansion Associate

Cinnamood GmbH

. Manage the franchise expansion process from first contact with potential partners through evaluation, negotiation, signing and handover to the implementation team .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeBarcelona • SpainJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in managing franchise expansion processes, including negotiation and partner onboarding, while leveraging analytical skills in Excel for business case preparation. Exhibits proactive problem-solving and effective communication to build long-term relationships with franchise partners.

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Franchise Expansion ManagementStrong Excel SkillsBusiness Development ExperienceClear CommunicationFluent English

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Hard Skills

Excel FormulasExcel LookupsExcel Pivot TablesSales ForecastingCost AnalysisProfitability AssessmentBusiness Case Preparation

Soft Skills

Proactive Problem-SolvingCreative ThinkingStructured Working StyleRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Digital ToolsPresentation Software

Industry Keywords

Franchise ManagementBusiness DevelopmentAccount ManagementMarket ResearchInternational Travel

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the franchise expansion process from first contact with potential partners through evaluation, negotiation, signing and handover to the implementation team
Build relationships with prospective franchise partners and support them from initial enquiry through agreement and onboarding
Coordinate with Finance, Legal, Operations and Marketing to respond to partner requests, gather information and follow up on next steps
Prepare and review business cases in Excel covering sales forecasts, costs, investment requirements and profitability
Research potential markets and locations and help assess new opportunities
Follow up on franchise enquiries and keep the partner pipeline up to date
Prepare presentations and support commercial discussions and negotiations
Help resolve day-to-day challenges by understanding issues, exploring solutions and involving the right colleagues
Suggest ways to improve coordination and simplify recurring tasks, including through automisation and practical digital tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ideally 1–2 years of experience in sales, business development, account management or another business-related role
Relevant internships and working-student roles count
Experience from other industries is welcome
A degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or a related subject, or comparable practical experience
Strong Excel skills, including formulas, lookups and pivot tables
Good understanding of costs, margins and profitability
A proactive, creative approach to solving problems
Clear, confident communication and a structured, reliable way of working
Comfortable discussing business opportunities, understanding partners’ needs and building long-term relationships
Fluent English, both written and spoken, is essential
French or German is a plus
Willingness to travel internationally for partner meetings and expansion projects

Benefits

Comp & perks

Indefinite contract (Contrato indefinido)
3-month probation period
40 hours/week
22 days of annual leave
Room to contribute your own ideas
Experience across different markets
International travel for partner meetings and expansion projects