Job Description:
• Support the initiatives within specific regions and major landlord portfolios for all Gap Inc. brands
• Support the Director of Real Estate in the procurement of new store growth
• Develop a long term profitable real estate strategy
• Support the management of the entire real estate pipeline from strategy to execution
• Mitigate rent & occupancy exposure across the enterprise for all existing and new stores
• Actively drive strategic initiatives that engage business partners and leaders across the organization
• Build effective relationships at all levels across all Gap, Inc brands
• Partner with brands to support the development of real estate strategies and priorities
• Support mutually beneficial partnerships with landlords, external brokers and partners
• Oversee and manage the entire real estate pipeline process for all lease transactions
• Implement new ideas to continuously improve departmental processes
• Develop and implement the real estate strategy for each brand that maximizes sales, profitability, customer acquisition and convenience
• Develop enterprise and/or Landlord negotiating strategies
Requirements:
• Minimum of 3+ years' experience in Retail Real Estate on a national basis
• Market and real estate knowledge with proven track record of negotiating deals
• Extensive knowledge and experience of Real Estate site acquisition and pipeline process
• Knowledge of lease administration process
• Knowledge and experience with negotiation strategies and techniques
• Strong industry reputation within the real estate industry with a track record of building relationships with Retail Brokers, Major Developers and Landlords
• Knowledge of specialty store and 'Big Box' retailing in various environments preferred
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality results.
• Knowledge and understanding of legal and regulatory issues related to Retail Real Estate deals.
• Successful track record of collaboration with different Business Functions to achieve goals
• Bachelor's degree related field / business administration required.
• Sound understanding of P&L and the drivers of Financial Returns
Benefits:
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Flexible work arrangements