Job Description

Do you want to join H&M on a journey, changing the way we define a seamless customer experience? If you feel that you have a genuine passion for growing businesses and see yourself in a role contributing to added customer value, a strong brand and digital growth. Then join us and take part in changing the way we work with omni.

H&M is on a journey to become a truly customer focused company. The goal is to create clear ownership, fuel our salesmanship, enable speed and build on our passion for the customer throughout the organization. We´re putting our passion for the customer at center, upgrading the customer experience and taking it to the next level. We´re changing our way of working to be able to offer our customers a seamless shopping experience on their own terms - where they want and when they want it.

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, by obtaining the best possible deals negotiating lease contracts with property owners and enabling long term growth
• 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.
• Negotiate lease actions for existing stores (breaks, terminations, lease term, extensions, rent reductions)
• Cross collaboration and involvement of all other needed stakeholders, securing their input in the project time plan and service scope delivery.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who::

• Has at least 3 years of experience of leasing, real estate or a similar role within the UK&IE retail market.
• Has good understanding of retail customer, lease contracts and legal requirements and Business drivers.
• Lives by our H&M values and represent our company’s 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.
• Is a clear and inspirational communicator
• 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.

Additional Information

This is a permanent position, on a local contract based in our Support office in Central London. 

If your skills, experience and ambitions match this role, then please apply no later than the 21st of April 2024, and include your motivation behind this application. 

Benefits

We offer all our employees at H&M Group 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.

In addition to our global benefits, all our local markets offer different competitive perks and benefits. Please note that they may differ between employment type and countries.

Inclusion & Diversity

H&M is a part of H&M Group. At H&M Group, we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process.

We strive to have a fair and equal process and therefore kindly ask you not to attach a cover letter in your application as they often contain information that easily can trigger unintentional biases.

Company Description

H&M Group is a family of brands; H&M, COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET and Afound. At H&M Group, our people are the driving force behind our commitment to creating meaningful growth and more sustainable lifestyles. Help us re-imagine fashion and together we will re-shape our industry. Learn more about H&M Group here. 

H&M is a fashion brand that offers the latest styles and inspiration, from fashion pieces and unique designer collaborations to affordable wardrobe essentials. Our business idea is fashion & quality at the best price in a sustainable way. Learn more about H&M here.