REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

at  Bikini Village

Join a diverse and talented team
For years now, we’ve been designing lingerie and swimwear for everyday living. Why do we do what we do? Because we want women around the world to look and feel their best! Join our dynamic team to start a stimulating professional career in a committed and constantly evolving environment.
We’re a proudly local company with more than 4,600 employees and more than 287 stores across Canada and in 19 countries around the globe (100 stores).

Exclusive job perks

• 50% discount on all products;
• Flexible hours;
• Hybrid work from home schedule (head office);
• Opportunities for advancement within the company;
• Being part of a family-owned business committed to the community;
• Performance bonuses (in-store sales or management position);
• Recognition program for years of service;
• Innovation program to encourage idea sharing;
• Referral bonus ;
• Dayforce Wallet (pay on demand: you’ll be able to access a portion of your pay as soon as your shift ends).

REQUIREMENTS

• Seven to ten years of experience in real estate negotiation.
• Bilingual in French and English, both spoken and written (the selected candidate will need to communicate with landlords across Canada).
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word at an advanced level).
• Knowledge of ArcGIS software (GIS) (an asset).

THE PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Real Estate Development Director is responsible for negotiating new store locations, relocations, rent reductions, and conversions within our extensive real estate portfolio. The individual will facilitate relationships between agents and landlords, maintaining and analyzing key information to support strategic real estate decisions. Leveraging their deep knowledge of the real estate industry and experience, they will be responsible for supporting the growth of the Canadian market and leading the development of the U.S. market. In collaboration with senior management, they will be responsible for establishing the company’s real estate strategy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and execute a real estate development strategy that aligns with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Manage annual project budgets and conduct profitability analyses.
• Lead meetings and discussions between agents and landlords.
• Maintain and update information obtained during these meetings in tracking files.
• Visit potential sites under consideration.
• Gather, compile, and analyze relevant data to produce market studies for opportunities related to relocations, new stores, closures, and lease renewals.
• Organize meetings to present opportunities to the executive board.
• Negotiate the terms of approved projects, maintain relationships with various business partners, and ensure their contributions meet the company’s needs and values.
• Serve as the main point of contact for stakeholders.
• Communicate decisions and important dates (lease expiration, renewal options, possession dates, etc.) and transmit final documents to the relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate and monitor the progress of projects approved by the executive board.
• Participate in the review of Tenant Proposition Forms (TPF), Letters of Intent (LOI), and Leases.
• Manage, recruit, motivate, and guide an employee.
• Implement various tools aimed at process improvement.
• Stay informed of new trends and best practices in the industry. Participate in relevant conferences (ICSC in Montreal, Toronto, New York, Las Vegas, and Whistler) and monitor competitors in real estate management.