Director, Real Estate (Central US)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself — and be part of something bigger. We're a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit — and your future.

About the Job

• Manage all lease renewals, lease actions and real estate related activity for existing stores in the Central US region

• Deliver all new store targets for US Mainline stores in the Central US Region

• Identify the target locations and store deployment plan for respective territory

• Negotiate all terms for each new US stores

• Provide market by market expertise of current real estate and retail activity, trends and development

• Align with regional leads to assure all established strategies are accomplished and delivered in designated timeline

• Lead each deal through the necessary work-streams including other cross functional partners to assure each deal can be presented, evaluated and approved

• Must work closely with business partners to assure agreement and accurate delivery of the Levi's store

• Post Approval – help manage the post approval process including assist with lease negotiation, design approval and construction execution 

• Remain updated and aligned on all internal projects and strategies that impact our retail store execution

• Develop strong landlord, broker and retailer relationships in the industry

• You will report to VP Real Estate and Construction, US/Canada

• 50%+ travel required 

About You

• Bachelor Degree – preferably Business Finance or Real Estate

• 10 years of experience in commercial retail real estate

• Experience with real estate finance metrics such as NPV analysis, ROIC, IRR and others. Can understand and interpret store level P&L's. 

• Strong negotiating skills, intermediate level understanding of lease provisions, strong understanding of retail real estate market standards, strong market understanding for each major metro area in territory, established industry network and contacts desired and preferred. 

• Regular Executive level presentations are required

The expected starting salary range for this role is $144,800-$219,300 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs.

LS&Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success.

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LOCATION

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FILL DATE

Current LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account.