Operations Strategy Specialist – Expansion and Real Estate
Indie Campers is the go‑to campervan marketplace on a mission to make road trips available to everyone. Thanks to a digital, customer‑centric approach, we offer a strong booking experience and high‑quality road trips at affordable prices.
About Us
With over one million nights rented through our travel platform, we have welcomed more than 300,000 travelers from 169 countries. We provide a comprehensive and expanding array of road‑trip possibilities: short‑term RV rentals, long‑term campervan subscriptions, and the option to buy one of our vehicles.
The Role: Operations Strategy Specialist (Expansion & Real Estate)
As part of the Operations Strategy team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and scaling our global footprint. You will design data‑driven expansion plans, evaluate location performance, coordinate end‑to‑end real estate programs, and develop scalable frameworks that empower regional leadership to support Indie Campers' rapid and sustainable growth. You will report directly to the Operations Strategy Director and collaborate closely with regional functions and local teams.
What Will You Work On?
* Drive Network Expansion Strategy – Lead the strategic planning of depot growth across regions, identifying priority geographies, optimal site typologies, and expansion timing based on business projections and operational needs.
* Own Location Evaluation Models – Develop and refine decision‑making frameworks and tools (e.g., demand models, breakeven and ROI analyses, lease‑vs‑buy evaluations) to guide real estate and expansion decisions.
* Coordinate Real Estate Projects – Work cross‑functionally to manage site opening projects from concept to go‑live, ensuring alignment across regional functions and local operations.
* Design Standard Frameworks – Create and maintain scalable operating models, guidelines, and playbooks covering location rollout, fit‑out standards, zoning/permit processes, and lease negotiations.
* Monitor Performance and Optimize the Network – Track location‑level KPIs to evaluate network performance and recommend reconfigurations, upgrades, relocations, or closures as needed.
* Mentor and Lead – Provide guidance to regional operations analysts involved in expansion and real‑estate initiatives, fostering their development and ensuring high‑quality execution.
* Drive Cross‑Regional Collaboration – Ensure central strategies are effectively tailored to regional and local contexts through close coordination with regional directors and on‑the‑ground teams.
Qualifications
* A degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
* 6–8 years of experience in strategic consulting, corporate strategy, private equity, or a similar role within a fast‑paced, asset‑heavy, or real‑estate‑intensive environment.
* Strong experience in multi‑site or real‑estate expansion projects, ideally in the retail, logistics, mobility, or hospitality sectors.
* Advanced analytical and modeling skills, with a track record of leading or supporting complex location and investment decisions.
* Solid operational understanding of lease management, permitting, zoning, and capex project coordination.
* Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder‑management abilities, with experience working cross‑functionally and across cultures.
* Highly organized, results‑driven, and capable of bringing clarity and structure to complex challenges.
* Fluency in English is required; additional languages are a plus.
Other Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Location: Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal.
Join us to help design the future of Indie Campers' global operations footprint – ensuring our physical network supports an exceptional experience for every traveler.
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