Position Overview:
Uniqlo is looking for a Manager of US Real Estate who will report to the Director of Real Estate, coordinate the activities of external brokers as well as traveling to specific markets, and help to implement the Company's new store opening strategies by identifying and securing new sites.
Job Responsibilities:
• Assist in the development and prioritization of real estate strategies and development timelines for specific US markets
• Identify and prioritize sites suitable for new stores, traveling extensively to conduct due-diligence on all proposed sites and interface with landlords, brokers, and local leaders
• Maintain positive relationships with landlords to drive store openings as well as to secure store closings, as needed
• Constantly obtain support from internal cross-functional team that includes Store Operations, Finance, Legal, and Design/Construction, as well as Global Headquarters Real Estate
• Help with and in some cases lead negotiating letters of intent and finalizing lease documents while securing optimal deal terms
• Working with the Director to prepare approval documents for US leadership and Global Committee reviews
• Travel extensively to conduct due-diligence on all proposed sites and interface with landlords, brokers, and local leaders
• Build and expand knowledge base for trade area and site assessment, gather data and conduct analyses related to site selection and financial projections/performance, and become the expert in market conditions for all US markets
• Assist in the development of all store types, from popup to flagship size
• Other related duties to be assigned by direct supervisor
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's required, preferably in Real Estate or Finance
• Minimum 3 years of retail real estate experience, across the United States
• Clear and articulate verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build site-selection proformas and substantiated financial projections
• Ability to build trust and relationships in a multi-national working environment
• Results-oriented teaming
• Availability for extensive travel
• Effective negotiation skills and basic knowledge of retail lease negotiating levers
• Ability to balance multiple, often competing priorities
• Facility with Excel and Powerpoint
• Multi-lingual background a plus
• Excellent listening, written and oral communication skills
• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality
Salary: $91,000 - $115,000 annually*
*The offered salary or salary range is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and location of the position.
