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Retail Leasing & Acquisition Manager
About this role
Reporting to the head of North America Real Estate & Store Development, the Retail Leasing & Acquisition Manager plays an essential role in the management of Lush's 250 and growing store portfolio across the USA and Canada. The ideal candidate will play an integral role on Lush's real estate & development team managing and negotiating deals for new stores, renewals, relocations, and closures. Must have familiarity with malls, high streets, and lifestyle centers and have strong existing relationships with the major mall landlords.
This person is passionate about providing unique customer experience that elevates the brand and excels at interpersonal relationships. You hold sacred our Lush culture and values through fearless leadership and owning the experience of every relationship that represents the Lush brand. You’ll work with a collaborative, and cross departmental team that goes above and beyond to support our customers and staff. You grow talent by motivating, encouraging and coaching your fellow employees to their highest potential; you know how to be curious about their opportunities and career ambitions and how to be real with feedback and support.
As a growing business, Lush needs people that can adapt and evolve to the needs of our business, analyze and interpret data and translate strategy into behaviors which drive sales and improve profit. Our Lush employees live with purpose , finding their personal value connected with the values of our business, bringing their work and life paths into one holistic journey. #mylushlife Your core RESPONSIBILITIES will include: Portfolio optimization - a key contributor to asset / strategy reviews Provide guidance and support to finance and retail operations with respect to lease renewals, store relocations, etc.
Negotiate complex deal terms for the following: new site leases, renewals, refits, rent reductions, kickouts and any other real estate initiatives for the brand With the support of the Head of Real Estate & Store Development, lead market planning for the North American business Use Market data to suggest & secure key retail locations for Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics In partnership with leadership and key stakeholders, prepare and present comprehensive approval packages for new site acquisitions and major capital investments Solve problems/communicate lease language to other departments, such as Facilities, Accounting, Construction, Design, and Retail Support.