Lease and Portfolio Manager - GB/IE (A) at H&M Group

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Lease Management, Negotiation, Portfolio Strategy, Retail Market Knowledge, Planning, Execution, Collaboration, Legal Requirements, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Interpersonal Skills, Analytical Skills

Industry

Retail

Description

Job Description As a Lease Manager, you will be responsible to plan and execute the portfolio strategy in your assigned region, undertake negotiations and set a foundation for collaboration and alignment across expansion functions on strategy and projects. You will work within the Expansion function, very close with the Expansion Manager, and together with the team you will manage the store portfolio which includes both new stores as well as lease actions for existing stores. Your role is key in enabling long term growth, presenting H&M in a positive and inspiring way, in accordance with our values, to current and potential business partners. WHAT YOU’LL DO Manage the store portfolio in a specific geographic region, negotiating lease contracts with property owners, with a view to enabling long term growth and profitability. Obtain the best possible deal terms for lease actions for existing stores (breaks, terminations, lease term, extensions, rent reductions) and new stores. Recommend business case in terms of market strategy, location requirements, commercial idea, configuration of space, economic and legal terms and present ready negotiated business cases for approval by country management. Coordinate in a positive and collaborative way with other functions before finalizing the negotiations (construction, store design, accounting, HR, marketing, merchandising, visual, security, etc.) Support to facilitate the best deal through the legal and construction process, taking into consideration local requirements and dependencies. Optimize and improve the existing portfolio and ensure that the portfolio is commercially competitive in the geographic area. Cross collaboration and involvement of all other needed stakeholders, securing their input in the project time plan and service scope delivery. Support ad hoc business needs and strategies where Leasing collaboration is required/valuable. WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH In this role, you will collaborate with multiple teams to ensure the successful expansion of the business. You will work closely with Legal, Construction and Facilities, and Accounts teams, providing key insights and recommendations. WHO YOU ARE Has at least 3 years of experience of leasing, real estate or a similar role within the UK&IE retail market. Has good understanding of retail customer, lease contracts and legal requirements and Business drivers. Is strong in planning and executing together with a self-motivating way of working. Excellent negotiation skill with proven record on strategic management on store portfolio. Is open-minded, flexible and adaptable to changes. Is detail oriented with strong organizational, time management and interpersonal analytical skills. WHO WE ARE H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make. We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a staff discount card, usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. Brands covered by the discount are H&M (Beauty and Move included), COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET, Afound. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here. JOIN US Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are. If you feel your experience, skills and ambitions are right for this role, apply by sending your application through the career site as soon as possible. This is a full-time permanent position. The position is based in our Support Office in London and reports to the Head of Expansion. Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here. *We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.

Responsibilities

Manage the store portfolio in a specific geographic region, negotiating lease contracts with property owners to enable long-term growth and profitability. Coordinate with various functions to finalize negotiations and optimize the existing portfolio.