RESPONSIBILITIES

Partner with BIZ to develop expansion as integral part of the regions strategic plan:

• Develop fact-based approach for rollout plans.
• Design performance targets for site selection.
• Based on Biz needs develop growth and capability plan (pipeline 3 year).
• What type of retail needed ( concept stores).
• Obtain market Re agencies to manage/supporting the transaction process.

Manage the lease negotiation process:

• Coordinate with RE agencies to build solid fact base.
• Detailed property assessment.
• Technical requirements/ due diligence.
• Benchmark comparables for site assessment.
• Leasehold considerations.
• Outline lessor/lessee demarcations.
• Develop financial model for site decision.

Based on biz inputs & external perspective develop solid pro-forma store performance:

• Target setting based on external benchmarks.
• Build marketplace reality (rent, wages) and biz reviews of existing stores into AR’s.
• Coordination of AR process.

Requirements:

Retail experience essential ideally with international brand.

Pan European Experience

5-6 years in similar senior role

Degree in real estate or similar

You will not manage a team but be able to work with matrix environment

Excellent Communication Skills

Role is approved as of June 1st 2010