Job Description

As a Lease Manager, you will be responsible to plan and execute the portfolio strategy within FRBELU, 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.

• Manage the store portfolio for FRBELU, 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

• Experience or interest in leasing, real estate.
• Has good understanding of retail customer, lease contracts and legal requirements and Business drivers.
• Lives by our H&M values and represent 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.
• Has proven leadership skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Fluency in English, Dutch and French is required.
• Employee contract, no freelance contract is offered.

Additional Information

WHO WE ARE

H&M Group is a global company comprising strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions can go hand in hand. We aim to make fashion accessible to the many, with our customers at the heart of every decision we make.

We are a team of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues, united by our shared culture and values. Together, we use our scale, knowledge, and influence to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.

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Our uniqueness stems from many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and the opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.

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H&M is a fashion brand offering the latest styles and inspiration – from trend-led pieces and unique designer collaborations to affordable wardrobe essentials. Our business idea is to provide fashion and quality at the best price in a sustainable way.