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As a Lease Manager you will be responsible to plan and execute the portfolio strategy in your assigned region undertake negotiations and set a foundation for collaboration and alignment across expansion functions on strategy and projects. You will work within the Expansion function very close with the Expansion Manager and together with the team you will manage the store portfolio which includes both new stores as well as lease actions for existing stores.
Your role is key in enabling long term growth presenting H&M in a positive and inspiring way in accordance with our values to current and potential business partners.
Key responsibilities will include:
Manage the store portfolio in a specific geographic region negotiating lease contracts with property owners with a view to enabling long term growth and profitability.
Obtain the best possible deal terms for lease actions for existing stores (breaks terminations lease term extensions rent reductions) and new stores.
Recommend business case in terms of market strategy location requirements commercial idea configuration of space economic and legal terms and present ready negotiated business cases for approval by country management.
Coordinate in a positive and collaborative way with other functions before finalizing the negotiations (construction store design accounting HR marketing merchandising visual security etc.)
Support to facilitate the best deal through the legal and construction process taking into consideration local requirements and dependencies.
Optimize and improve the existing portfolio and ensure that the portfolio is commercially competitive in the geographic area.
Cross collaboration and involvementof all other needed stakeholders securing their input in the project time plan and service scope delivery.
Support ad hoc business needs and strategies where Leasing collaboration is required/valuable.
WHO YOULL WORK WITH
In this role you will collaborate with multiple teams to ensure the successful expansion of the business. You will work closely with Legal Construction and Facilities and Accounts teams providing key insights and recommendations.
WHO YOU ARE
We are looking for people with
Has at least 3 years of experience of leasingreal estate or a similar role withinthe UK&IEretailmarket.
Has good understanding of retail customer lease contracts and legal requirements and Business drivers.
Lives by our H&M values and represent our companys culture.
Is strong in planning and executing together with a self-motivating way of working.
Has an entrepreneurial spirit with strong negotiation skills.
Drives short- and long-term goals.
Isa clear and inspirationalcommunicator
Is open-minded flexible and adaptable to changes.
Has an omni customer service mindset.
Is detail oriented with strong organizational time management and interpersonal analytical skills.
Has proven leadership skills.
WHO WE ARE
H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design affordable prices and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.
We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together we want to use our power our scale and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.
WHY YOULL LOVE WORKING HERE
At H&M Group we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe.
All our employees receive a staff discount card usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. Brands covered by the discount are H&M (Beauty and Move included) COS Weekday Monki H&M HOME & Other Stories ARKET Afound. In addition to our staff discount all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here.
JOIN US
Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things our inclusive and collaborative culture our strong values and opportunities for growth. But most of all its our people who make us who we are.
If you feel your experience skills and ambitions are right for this role apply by sending your application through the career site as soon as possible but no later than July 20th 2025 and initiate the dialogue with your current manager.
This is a permanent position. The position is based in our Support Office in London and reports to the Expansion Manager.
Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.
*We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair equitable and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.
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Employment Type :
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