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.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the store portfolio in a specific geographic region, by obtaining the best possible deals negotiating lease contracts with property owners and enabling long term growth. 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. Negotiate lease actions for existing stores (breaks, terminations, lease term, extensions, rent reductions). Cross collaboration and involvement of all other needed stakeholders, securing their input in the project time plan and service scope delivery. Qualifications
We are looking for someone who: Has at least 3 years of experience in leasing, real estate or a similar role within the UK&IE retail market. Has a good understanding of retail customer, lease contracts, legal requirements, and business drivers. Lives by our H&M values and represents our company’s culture. Is strong in planning and executing together with a self-motivating way of working. Has an entrepreneurial spirit with strong negotiation skills. Drives short- and long-term goals. Is a clear and inspirational communicator. Is open-minded, flexible, and adaptable to changes. Has an omni customer service mindset. Is detail-oriented with strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal analytical skills. Additional Information
This is a permanent position, on a local contract based in our Support office in Central London. If your skills, experience and ambitions match this role, then please apply no later than
Sunday 9th February 2025 , and include your motivation behind this application. We offer all our employees at H&M Group 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. Inclusion & Diversity H&M is a part of H&M Group. At H&M Group, we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process.
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Manage the store portfolio in a specific geographic region, by obtaining the best possible deals negotiating lease contracts with property owners and enabling long term growth. 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. Negotiate lease actions for existing stores (breaks, terminations, lease term, extensions, rent reductions). Cross collaboration and involvement of all other needed stakeholders, securing their input in the project time plan and service scope delivery. Qualifications
We are looking for someone who: Has at least 3 years of experience in leasing, real estate or a similar role within the UK&IE retail market. Has a good understanding of retail customer, lease contracts, legal requirements, and business drivers. Lives by our H&M values and represents our company’s culture. Is strong in planning and executing together with a self-motivating way of working. Has an entrepreneurial spirit with strong negotiation skills. Drives short- and long-term goals. Is a clear and inspirational communicator. Is open-minded, flexible, and adaptable to changes. Has an omni customer service mindset. Is detail-oriented with strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal analytical skills. Additional Information
This is a permanent position, on a local contract based in our Support office in Central London. If your skills, experience and ambitions match this role, then please apply no later than
Sunday 9th February 2025 , and include your motivation behind this application. We offer all our employees at H&M Group 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. Inclusion & Diversity H&M is a part of H&M Group. At H&M Group, we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process.
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