lululemon · 9 hours ago
Director - Real Estate | US West (Seattle)
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$155K/yr - $204K/yr
10+ years explululemon is an innovative performance apparel company, and they are seeking a Director of Real Estate to oversee and lead a team responsible for the physical store growth and portfolio management. This key leadership role involves developing strategic plans for real estate growth, managing leasing activities, and mentoring team members to excel in their roles.
ApparelE-CommerceFitnessLifestyleSporting GoodsWellness
Responsibilities
Manage senior team of real estate deal makers, providing the coaching & guidance needed to ensure lease terms meet company standards
Key liaison for senior management in the landlord & broker community, resolving portfolio wide conformity lease issues and specific final leasing deal points
Collaborate with leadership in Retail Operations to resolve any store issues and concerns that impact day to day operations
Develop the long-range strategic plan for the real estate growth of the Western Region portfolio and ensure execution of the plan to deliver profitable financial results that meet and/or exceed corporate governance metrics
Drive their portfolio to deliver upon Annual Operating Plan (AOP) targets (on time and within parameters) and Long Range Plan (LRP), working in partnership with Store Construction, Store Planning, Design, Financial Planning, Retail Operations and other key departments
Qualification
Required
10+ years real estate leasing experience, with a strong preference representing retail tenants
10+ years of leading real estate professionals and teams, responsible for leasing real estate and managing a portfolio of stores
Expert knowledge of lease language & related legal documentation specific to retail real estate
Must be confident and concise in storytelling/presenting to Sr Executives (CEO, President and BoD) that is supported with proficient financial acumen
Strategic, people-focused leader who can develop and mentor teams and getting them to excel in their role
Must have strong and proven work ethic, operating with utmost integrity
Expert negotiation skills and tactics, who can articulate a compelling argument and drive negotiations to a favourable conclusion
Must be able to collaborate and enroll others with a desire for constant self-improvement and learning
Preferred
Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life
Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results
Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same
Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure
Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships
Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn't take yourself too seriously
Benefits
Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
Paid time off
Savings and retirement plan matching
Generous employee discount
Fitness & yoga classes
Parenthood top-up
Extensive catalog of development course offerings
People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)
Company
lululemon
Lululemon is a technical athletic apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other sweaty pursuits.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
STORY3 Capital PartnersAdvent International
2021-06-01Post Ipo Secondary
2014-08-08Post Ipo Equity
2007-07-27IPO
Leadership Team
Calvin McDonald
CEO
Meghan Frank
Chief Financial Officer
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