The purpose
To support the acquisition team in delivering acquisition opportunities across the entire Swiss Market, primarily through networking to build relationships with local and regional property agents and developers. There is also a certain amount of administrative responsibility with the role and an option to focus on a particular Swiss region.
The Team
The Property Acquisition Team are the first building block in everything which Pure Gym is about - expansion! The Team source and deliver new site acquisitions across the whole of Switzerland, working closely with the UK and Switzerland Property Development Teams on construction and fit out.
The role
1. Ensure a good knowledge of Pure Gym’s site requirements & be willing / able to travel
2. To assist the Acquisition Team in searching for suitable Pure Gym sites in Switzerland nationally
3. Walk/drive the streets to search for sites
4. Utilise search facilities, planning portals and other tools to find off market opportunities for PG sites
5. Build relationships with local agents and developers to unlock opportunities
6. Make approaches to incumbent tenants to unlock opportunities
7. Undertake weekly / monthly reporting duties for the team
8. Be able to use and understand our in- house site appraisal tools
9. Gain understanding of in-house financial appraisal tools
10. Liaise with Landlords, Developers and Agents to ascertain availability of suitable properties and arrange access to premises for surveys and inspections
11. Visit sites and prepare summary notes and issue to acquisition managers for discussion and agreement
12. Communicate with development team on agreed sites, obtain site plans in DWG/cad and issue to team
13. Attend weekly property meetings and maintain property trackers / reports
14. Undertake site specific research where requested to do so
The person
15. Has strong communication skills and the ability to multi-task
16. Has the ability to work closely with third parties
17. Is a trouble shooter and has a solution orientated approach
18. Is commercially aware and uses knowledge and experience to drive success of PureGym
19. Fluent in either German or French
20. Strong English language skills
21. Is an ambassador of the PureGym values
22. Can positively challenge to bring out the best in others
23. Takes ownership for performance and ensures that all targets are met
24. Can effectively build strong working relationships and networks to enable success
25. Has strong communication, time management and organisational skills
26. Has the ability to manage numerous projects whilst remaining calm
27. Is resilient and passionate about their role
28. Can work independently, organising own workload
The Benefits
29. We offer a free gym membership for you + 1.
30. We offer exclusive perks with our benefits package, including substantial discounts on a variety of products and services, both within out gyms and through other external providers.
31. Our office is located in the greater Zurich area, including direct gym access.
32. Our working hours are flexible.
33. We provide 25 days of vacation + 1 personal day.