Profil

McDonald’s, the world’s largest restaurant chain, is an innovative and people-oriented company backed by a leading multinational brand. Currently, there are 190 McDonald’s restaurants in Switzerland, run by 46 independent entrepreneurs (franchisees). Because our business is growing fast, we are looking for talented people to strengthen our main offices that provide support to all restaurants. To complement its Development department based in Crissier, McDonald’s Switzerland is looking to fill the role of :

Asset Management & Real Estate Manager (100%)

We are looking for an experienced professional to strengthen our Development department. As Manager Asset Management & Real Estate, you take on a senior, strategic role at the heart of McDonald’s real estate expansion in Switzerland. You are responsible for driving the nationwide real estate strategy, securing the long‑term growth of our restaurant portfolio, and optimizing our existing assets. Through your expertise, network, and leadership, you play a key role in shaping McDonald’s presence on the Swiss market.

Key Responsibilities

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• Lead Asset Management and Real Estate Expansion across Switzerland, managing and developing a team of four team members.
  
• Develop and implement the real estate strategy, identify new sites, and maintain a solid and well‑structured project pipeline.
  
• Assess the suitability of land and properties, prepare revenue estimates, and ensure project profitability (ROI).
  
• Optimize the existing portfolio and lead negotiations related to new sites, renewals, relocations, or lease terminations.
  
• Negotiate, draft, and finalize contracts and official documents with partners and authorities.
  
• Prepare reports, market analyses, and present projects to the DMT Board for validation.
  
• Represent McDonald’s with external partners and maintain a strong network to support expansion activities.
  

What You Need to Be Successful

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• University or university of applied sciences degree in Real Estate or an equivalent qualification.
  
• Several years of successful experience in Real Estate expansion, site development, and/or Asset Management; retail experience is a strong asset.
  
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate, structure, and develop a team.
  
• Strong knowledge of the Swiss real estate market and an established network, ideally within German-speaking Switzerland.
  
• Excellent negotiation skills and a proven ability to manage high-stake contractual discussions.
  
• Strong analytical ability, structured working style, and capacity to manage complex projects and priorities.
  
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong planning abilities.
  
• Willingness and motivation to travel regularly throughout Switzerland.
  
• Languages: Native German speaker with perfect command of English. French is a strong additional asset.
  

With us, you get the following benefits

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• Flexible working: the ability to work remotely to achieve the best possible balance between work and private life. Home Office is possible. Working hours are flexible in agreement with the leader, taking into account business and individual needs.
  
• Mobility benefit associated with this position: company car or SBB season ticket or a travel allowance.
  
• Bonus: a variable percentage based on performance and commercial results.
  
• Active talent management: targeted engagement in personal learning and skills development, on-site, via e-learning, or on the lively campus of Hamburger University in London, Paris, and Munich.
  
• Employee well-being: contributions to wellness activities.
  
• Attractive discounts in our restaurants and food for employees.
  
• Program packed with exclusive discounts on our partner platform, corporate benefits.