Entrepreneur in Residence - Expansion (Acquisition) (m/f/d)

About BEAT81

At BEAT81, we’re on a mission to revolutionize fitness by merging the best of technology, group training, and expert coaching. As a rapidly growing fitness-tech startup, we empower people across Europe—and soon the world—to Sweat Smarter Together. Through innovative HIIT & RIDE workouts, real-time heart rate monitoring, and gamification, we’re transforming the traditional fitness experience into something dynamic, personalized, and impactful.

We’re not just building a global leader in fitness and technology; we’re building a world-class team. At BEAT81, we value passion, potential, and the power of fresh perspectives.

We’re looking for an Entrepreneur in Residence – Expansion (m/f/d) to join our Expansion team as a hands-on generalist and a driving force behind BEAT81’s growth across Germany. Expansion at BEAT81 runs across three stages—Acquisition (signing new real estate), Construction (building out our studios), and Launch (opening them to the world)—and this role sits right at the front of that engine, with a special focus on Acquisition.

You’ll work closely with the leadership and Expansion teams to drive our signing targets and studio openings, with a very direct impact on the company’s growth and revenue. This is a unique opportunity to take on a high-impact role in the Expansion team, where every deal you close becomes a real space where thousands sweat together.

You will:

• Drive new signings: scout and source new locations and evaluate new offers from brokers and partners across German cities
• Negotiate & close: lead lease negotiations from first offer to signed contract, getting the best possible terms for BEAT81
• Own the full expansion journey: step in beyond acquisition to support the construction and launch process wherever the team needs you
• Sharpen our expansion engine: set up new playbooks, improve our studio expansion boards, and build the dashboards and reports that drive strategic decisions
• Grow your network: nurture a network of brokers, landlords, and developers who call you when the right space opens up
• Be the face of BEAT81: represent BEAT81 authentically to landlords, brokers, and partners—you’re our ambassador in every room

You have:

• 1–3 years of experience in an early-stage startup, consulting, strategy, operations, or a commercial/real estate environment
• A proven track record of taking projects from 0 to 1 and driving them end-to-end, not just optimizing existing systems
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial instincts—you know when to push, when to walk away, and how to find win-win solutions
• Confidence working independently and managing multiple priorities and live deals at different stages
• Comfort with complexity and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, both written and verbal, effective across HQ and external partners
• Willingness to travel across Germany to scout properties and meet landlords and brokers
• Fluent in German and English—native-level German for landlord and broker negotiations, business-level English for internal collaboration

Nice to have:

• Prior experience in commercial real estate, leasing, or property acquisition
• A genuine interest in fitness, health, and group training

Benefits:

🏋️♂️ WALK THE TALK: Unlimited BEAT81 workouts for you and one other person of your choice. Additionally a membership to John Reed Berlin Bötzow just for you: We guarantee that you'll get fit with us.

📚 LEARN & GROW: We support your professional development with a dedicated budget for courses, workshops, and certifications.

⏰ FLEXIBLE WORKING HOURS: Yoga before work and a workout at lunch? No problem. With our flexible working hours, you can easily balance your personal and professional life.

🚆 TRAVEL MADE EASY: Receive a BahnCard 50 or BahnCard 100 (depending on your travel volume), so you can move fast and comfortably between cities while focusing on what matters—closing deals.

💆♀️ MASSAGE DISCOUNT: Relax and recover with 12% off all New:Soul massage bookings.

🎉 EVENTS: Our summer and winter parties have become as legendary as our annual offsite - perfect opportunities to spend time with the teams. In addition we host monthly meet-ups and team workouts.

🍎 TASTY PERKS: Free drinks, fresh fruit, coffee, tasty granola, and more will keep you energized throughout the day.

🏥 HEALTH INITIATIVES: Stay healthy and balanced with our quarterly health management initiatives to support your physical and mental well-being, keeping you energized and focused throughout the year.

🐶 BRING YOUR DOG TO WORK: No need for dog-sitting - your furry friend is always welcome in the office!

💼 MONEY ON TOP: Sign up for a private company pension plan in partnership with Stuttgarter Versicherung - so you can look into the future with confidence.

🌱 FUTUREBENS: You will have access to a personalized dashboard on FutureBens, the platform for sustainable and future-oriented employee offers from over 130 eco-friendly brands.

BEAT81 is an equal opportunity employer, which means we do not discriminate. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.