Director of Retail Leasing

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What will you do?

A day in the life of a Leasing Director at VF looks a little like this.

As a Director of Retail Leasing, you will help build the pipeline of new store locations and other lease actions for our Outdoor and Action Sports brands, ultimately growing our retail footprint.  You will execute strategies, coordinate the real estate leasing process and amanage all elements and participanct to include Senior Retail Business Leaders from all brands, Legal, Finance, Accoutning, Store Planning/Construction, Lease Administration, and Store Operations.  You will partner with the Senior Director of Retail Leasing and Construction to research, identify and secure highly successful real estate locations by obtaining facts and data.  This includes initiating and reviewing performance and investment analysis for prospective sites that meet  the long term expansion strategies for Vans and other VF Brands.  You will also support and assist in efforts to analyze markets, select sites and prepare Real Estate Committee approval packages as well and maintain the existing store portfolio and communications with Construction, Facilities, Operations, and Landlords/Developers.  This role reports to the Senior Director of Retail Leasing and Construction.

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

• You will be responsible for leading the leasing activities for new full price and outlet stores that are in line with the long-term retail real estate expansion strategy for VF Outdoor and Action Sports Brands

• You will own and lead the site approval process and ensure all stakeholders are informed and involved; obtaining and analyzing pertinent research data related to markets and trade areas along with preparing presentations for Real Estate Committee approval

• You will have the opportunity to develop and maintain strong, strategic alliances with senior external business partners including landlords/developers, brokers, vendors, lease administration and other related real estate individuals.

• You will help manage the company’s real estate portfolio of 700+ stores including relocations, new stores, lease renewals and closures.

• Travel to required market areas to visually inspect and evaluate proposed sites, existing stores, and competitors within trade areas.

What do you need to succeed?

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 10+ years of experience and professional achievements. 

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• Degree with an emphasis in Real Estate or Finance, or equivalent work experience

• 10 years+ leasing experience with a national or regional Retail and/or Landlord Leasing organization in both mall and non mall real estate

• Current knowledge of the US retail landscape and successful experience navigating the landlord/tenant relationship

• Proven track record of executing real estate strategies that supports a growing business plan

• Strong collaborative partner and ability to be effective in fast paced, complex business environment

• Lease/Contract negotiation,  review and drafting experience

• Excellent verbal and written, computer and communication skills, Excel, Word, and related software applications

• Up to 25% travel which includes market trips, industry conventions, landlord portfolio negotiation meetings and other travel as needed

• Location requirement: Costa Mesa, CA, 3x a week in office

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

Hiring Range:

$162,432.00 USD - $203,040.00 USD annually

Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

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