Your next company sets the standard for global fashion that is both sustainable made, yet affordable products. Opening in 1947, they operate in over 74 markets worldwide and are among the most recognizable brands in the world. 

The Japan and Korean offices were merged into the greater APAC region, and the need to hire globally-minded and bilingual staff has only increased. This Leasing Manager position is no exception. While you will mainly liaise with existing property owners and negotiate new contracts for in-demand areas, you'll also work with the global teams to gather data insights to optimize operations.

As the Lease Manager, you are responsible for the management of the store portfolio in a specific geographic region or country. You are responsible for enabling long-term growth by finding top locations for new stores; obtaining the best possible deals by negotiating lease contracts with property owners; active portfolio management of the existing portfolio, including optimizations, renegotiations, etc. The role of Lease Manager is about internal and external collaboration, anticipating developments within our industry, and taking into consideration how much the world changes all the time. You support all brands in your market in enabling their brand plans and growth. 

Key responsibilities:

• Drive growth by maintaining a current brand roadmap, understanding local customer behavior and competition, and managing a diverse pipeline of opportunities. 
• Optimize sales, location, and profitability for each deal, set ambitious targets, negotiate professionally, analyze data for fact-based business cases, and coordinate with other functions. 
• Complete due diligence on landlords, recommend comprehensive business cases, present negotiated cases for approval, facilitate deals through various processes, and update systems with accurate data.
• Ensure a competitive store portfolio, actively seeking portfolio improvements, negotiating lease actions based on store performance, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of landlords’ financial performance and asset changes while fostering professional relationships.
• Collaborate with the Expansion Manager and Regional Business Portfolio Controller to strategize, lead store projects until signing, ensure team collaboration, and work with legal and operational teams to adhere to contractual rights and obligations.

• Standard Social Insurance package according to Japanese law
• Commuting fee by train/bus between your residence and work location (up to 23,000jpy)
• After 6 months of employment, the company will grant you annual paid leave of a maximum of 12 days, which will be prorated based on the month of the Start Date.
• 25% discount, Corporate pension plan (401K), and other fringe benefits

To be successful in the role of Lease Manager, you should have a great business mindset combined with a visionary approach.

You are a result-driven, strategic, and analytical person with a great business mindset.

This is an individual contributor role.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in real estate, business/economics or similar.
• At least 3 years of working experience in leasing, controlling, and/or real estate, preferably within the retail industry
• Leasing skills and good legal understanding
• Strategic planning and long-term vision; calm and positive in difficult situations and under pressure
• Advanced English level