Description & Requirements
Who we are
lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.
About this team
The Store Development team spearheads the company's brick and mortar growth through the acquisition, design, construction and maintenance of new stores. While helping our organization expand its footprint in APAC, we are also responsible for keeping internal stakeholders closely informed as we become a truly global company.
A day in the life
Whether in the office following up with ongoing negotiations or on the road in search of new locations, a lululemon Real Estate Lead can expect to deal with the following on a daily basis:
- Communicate and track critical dates for new and existing locations.
- Secure and negotiate leases while adhering to lease and financial standards within tight timelines.
- Renew and manage lease obligations within your portfolio (renewing, drafting documentation, alignment with operations and real estate market strategies).
- Provide real estate recommendations to internal partners
- Build and manage cross functional relationships with internal and external partners.
- Assist in strategic planning of bricks and mortar business growth in a rapidly evolving region
- Build relationships with key landlord partners across the region
- Financial analysis, information gathering and building presentation decks to support project approval
Qualifications:
- 5+ yrs related real estate leasing or asset management experience.
- Strong understanding of lease language and documents.
- Strong problem solving skills and organizational skills.
- Confidence in dealing with people (internal and external) and resolving issues diplomatically.
- Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
- Effective and strategic negotiation skills
Must haves:
- Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
- Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
- Communicates with honesty and kindness, and creates the space for others to do the same.
- Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
- Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
- Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn't take themselves too seriously.
At lululemon, we care for and invest in the whole person - body, mind, spirit. Our total rewards program is designed to support you in achieving your goals and focus on the things you love. In addition to competitive base pay and a team-based bonus program, we also offer paid time off, generous employee discounts, fitness/yoga classes, parenthood top up program and personal and professional development programs.
Note: availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to your location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.
Learn more about what it's like working for lululemon in our Asia-Pacific markets:
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