Levi Strauss & Co. · 5 months ago
Vice President, Real Estate Strategy and Store Development, US and Canada
HQ-Office, San Francisco, CA, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$286K/yr - $329K/yr
15+ years expLevi Strauss & Co. is a company that values individuality and impact. They are seeking a Vice President of Real Estate Strategy and Store Development for the U.S. and Canada to lead store-related real estate and development, create expansion strategies, and manage internal and external teams for store openings and lease renewals.
ApparelFashionLifestyleRetail
Responsibilities
Develop, lead, and execute real estate strategies aligned with company financial and growth objectives
Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, developers, brokers, and internal partners
Oversee U.S. & Canada real estate operations, including lease negotiations, capital projects, and pipeline management
Partner with Global Real Estate and cross-functional teams (Construction, Store Design, Finance, IT, Legal, Operations) to support retail fleet growth and ensure alignment with brand standards
Guide franchise real estate strategy, ensuring consistent execution, site selection quality, and adherence to brand aesthetics
Lead, hire, and develop a high-performing team; foster collaboration to drive organizational vision
Contribute as a member of the Global Real Estate Leadership team, sharing best practices and driving innovation for sustained brand growth
Travel domestically and internationally (approx. 40%) to evaluate markets, meet with partners, and represent the brand
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 15 years experience in retail real estate, preferably on a multi-national basis, with proven success in establishing and growing a multi-billion dollar retailer's real estate portfolio
Minimum of five years of progressive leadership/management experience
Travel Required (%): 40%-50%
Bachelor's degree in related field/business administration required
Preferred
Master's degree in related field/business administration preferred
Deep understanding of LS&Co.'s business, market position, and retail landscape
Proven ability to deliver results, solve problems, and collaborate across teams
High integrity, strong executive presence, and ability to lead by example
Experience across strategic development, real estate, asset management, construction, design, and finance
Skilled in team building, partnership development, and talent growth
Strong industry reputation with established broker, developer, and landlord relationships
Expertise in specialty and outlet real estate, negotiations, and regulatory issues
Excellent communication, financial, and analytical skills; proficient in Microsoft Office
Energetic, adaptable, customer-focused, and aligned with LS&Co.'s brand values
Comfortable working in a matrix organization; able to balance office and in-market responsibilities
Benefits
401(k) matching
Paid leave
Health insurance
Product discounts
And more designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life.
Company
Levi Strauss & Co.
Levi Strauss & Co. is a brand-name apparel company designs, markets, and sells jeans, casual and dress pants, jackets, skirts, and more.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (37)
2024 (46)
2023 (52)
2022 (76)
2021 (59)
2020 (39)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$554.96M2025-07-15Post Ipo Debt· $554.96M
2019-03-20IPO
Leadership Team
Michelle Gass
CEO and President
Christopher Clark
SVP & CIO
Recent News
2026-01-22
2026-01-19
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