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the LEGO Group · 5 days ago

Retail Real Estate Director, North America

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$156K/yr - $235K/yr

The LEGO Group is seeking an outstanding leader to bring our LEGO owned and operated stores to new markets and improve our existing portfolio of 100+ locations in the US and Canada. The role involves negotiating leases, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and developing real estate processes to drive profitability and occupancy costs.

Consumer GoodsEducationEnterprise SoftwareToys

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Negotiate new leases and lease renewals, based on retail development strategy inputs and annual rollout plans

Work with external partners and landlords to review and select site opportunities that meet the strategy, brand guidelines, space requirements and business case guardrails

Prepare and present site evaluation and site approval packages to develop business case and seek approval through Global Real Estate committee

Work closely and collaboratively with internal stakeholders Footprint Strategy, Retail Design, Construction & Project Management, Finance, Legal, Stores, Retail Operations, Retail Marketing, Commercial Planning, Global Business Services

Develop and maintain clear real estate processes and company standards, including lease terms

Conduct periodic real estate portfolio reviews with landlords. Accountability for lease actions that drive profitability targets and occupancy costs

Interface with internal and external legal counsel to review LOIs, define lease risk protections and finalize execution

Collaborate with internal teams to ensure new stores and renovations are executed on time, leveraging support from the landlords and local authorities

Maintain updated Lease Portfolio and Landlord Database through dedicated company software & tools

Qualification

Retail real estate experienceLease negotiation skillsData interpretation skillsPeople leadershipCommunication skillsProject managementCross-functional collaborationPresentation skillsWork independently

Required

Relevant work experience in retail real estate

Data driven, strong ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative data sets

Strong negotiation skills

Excellent concise communication and presentation skills

Ability to work both independently and cross-functionally in a fast paced environment, managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

Experience partnering with senior business leaders (Directors, VPs)

People Leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop teams

Ability to travel indicatively 30% of the time, sometimes more depending on specific projects

Benefits

Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing – We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based

Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme

Company

the LEGO Group

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The LEGO Group is a family-owned company that specializes in the development of children's creativity through playing and learning.

Founded in 1932

Billund, Syddanmark, DNK

10001+ employees

http://www.lego.com

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