Director of Retail Leasing

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What will you do?

A day in the life of a Leasing Director at VF includes:

• Building the pipeline of new store locations and lease actions for our Outdoor and Action Sports brands.
• Executing strategies, coordinating the real estate leasing process, and managing all elements and participants, including Senior Retail Business Leaders, Legal, Finance, Accounting, Store Planning/Construction, Lease Administration, and Store Operations.
• Partnering with the Senior Director of Retail Leasing and Construction to research, identify, and secure successful real estate locations by analyzing data and performance metrics.
• Supporting market analysis, site selection, and preparing Real Estate Committee approval packages.
• Maintaining the existing store portfolio and communicating with Construction, Facilities, Operations, Landlords, and Developers.

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

• Leading leasing activities for new stores aligned with long-term expansion strategies.
• Owning the site approval process and ensuring stakeholder involvement, including data analysis and presentation preparation.
• Developing strategic relationships with external partners like landlords, brokers, and vendors.
• Managing the company’s real estate portfolio of over 700 stores, including relocations, new stores, renewals, and closures.
• Traveling to market areas for site inspections and competitor evaluations.

What do you need to succeed?

We value your unique skills. For this role, you need:

• A degree in Real Estate, Finance, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of leasing experience with a retail or landlord organization.
• Knowledge of the US retail landscape and landlord/tenant relationships.
• A proven track record of executing real estate strategies supporting business growth.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in lease negotiation, review, and drafting.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in software like Excel and Word.
• Up to 25% travel, including market visits and industry events.
• Location: Costa Mesa, CA, with a requirement to be in the office 3 days a week.

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

Hiring Range: $162,432 - $203,040 annually.

Incentive Potential: Eligible for additional compensation including bonuses or commissions, details provided during hiring.

Benefits at VF: Overview available at Benefits details provided during hiring.

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Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Industry

• Retail Apparel and Fashion