VP COE Retail Real Estate
Req Number: HQ - 9485JM
Country Germany Department Retail
State Province Germany Job Type Not specified
City Location Herzogenaurach Brand adidas GROUP
PostalZip code - Travel Extent 25 - 50
Interested in being a part of something new within one of the most famous athletic and lifestyle brands in the world Would you like to be one of the early pioneers to help lead the adidas Group to its inevitable future of being one of thetop retailers in the WorldIf so then keep reading because this job might be for you
In this role you will be responsible for maximising the profitability of the Centre of Excellence COE Retail by providing Centre of Excellence support to all markets and Real Estate professionals employed across the adidas Group and securing Real Estate in alignment with the adidas Group’s Consumer Direct store growth targets adidas and Reebok globally
You will further be accountable for providing guidance and strategic insight on potential site identification assessing viability lease negotiations as well as ensuring that financial hurdles are met in the overall development of adidas Group retail locations Finally this function will also manage the Integrated Distribution Roadmap between Wholesale and Retail to ensure we optimise our store structure Own Retail and Franchise within same locations
Key Responsibilities
* Directly manage Centre of Excellence Retail Real Estate professionals These people cover Western Europe and Asia
* Directly manage the Integrated Distribution Roadmap team and process which acts as support to all Managing Directors MDs and their markets as they build their distribution plans for the future
* Develop Group guidelines and criteria to support site selection deal-making and the management of landlord relations
* Using the guidelines and via hisher professional expertise act as a “coach” to all other Group Retail Real Estate professionals acting for Consumer Direct
* Sign off all Business Process Management BPMs with Centre of Excellence Finance via a formalized process to ensure a disciplined approach to Retail Real Estate
* Lead the development of a Lease Administration Tool ultimately gaining global visibility to our Group exposure and opportunities
* Serve as the internal adidas Group expert for Retail Real Estate opportunities
* Present the adidas Group’s retail concepts to prospective landlords ICSC regional ICSC
* Manage external Real Estate resources in locating and evaluating potential sites
* Evaluate existing store portfolio to actively drive rent reductions recommend lease renewals and terminations and negotiate renewals and extensions where appropriate
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree BA with an emphasis in Real Estate or finance MBA preferred
* 10 years experience in retail specific Real Estate site selection preferably with a major retailer including extensive international exposure
* Minimum of 5 years experience in managingnegotiating external consultants and contractors
* Intermediate to advanced MS Office skills
* Fluent in English and additional language is an advantage
What we can offer you
You will work in an international environment within a high performance team We take care of your personal career planning and provide regular Development and Training activities to always keep you up to date
We are looking forward to receiving your application