Location: Madrid
To deliver the growth of the regional property portfolio in the most cost-effective manner required to support the Group strategy. And to manage the portfolio to maximise returns and minimise outgoings.
What You’ll Do:
* Acquire new properties across multiple countries - primary focus Spain Portugal Italy France Netherlands Belgium and Germany but will expand across other smaller markets as well.
* Acquire New Franchise Partners to develop Clark’s Monobrand stores in Europe
* Negotiate lease renewals in EU for directly managed stores in accordance with current Group strategy
* Travel and visit all relevant new projects before presenting them to Real Estate Committee.
* Authorize and negotiate rent and service charge payments to minimise outgoings.
* Secure landlord’s consent and other permits where required e.g. shopfitting, store opening, refits etc.
* Negotiate repairing liabilities and dilapidations claims to limit liabilities.
* Annual analysis and preparation of budget rents
* Key Outputs:
* Deliver acquisitions, disposals, lease renewals, regears and portfolio management in line with annually agreed KPI’s and annual budgets.
* Delivering agreed property strategy and identifying/pursuing additional opportunities to enhance property portfolio.
* Communicating with key personnel to ensure a cohesive delivery of strategy objectives.
* Maintain a highly professional reputation for the department within the external market.
* Instructing and managing a high-quality network of external consultants and solicitors.
* Review and influence strategy by country.
* Key Relationships:
* Chief Commercial Officer (Head of Properties)
* Acquisitions and Estates Managers European Markets
* Construction/PM
* Retail FM and Maintenance manager
* Other property team members
* Head of Retail and Outlet Regional Manager
* Finance team
What You’ll Bring:
* Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience
* Degree or similar level
* Retail Property Market in full price High Street and Factory Outlet environments
* Network of potential Franchise partners in European markets, Priority markets are Spain, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, etc
* Full working knowledge of property law including legal frameworks for key European markets
* Strong negotiating skills and proven record of successful property transactions.
* Languages - Needs to be able to communicate effectively in English but ideally fluent/native in 1/2 other key European languages (i.e. Spanish, French, Italian)
* Computer skills – Proficient Excel/Word/Outlook/PowerPoint user
* A minimum of 5 years post qualification retail property experience.
* Experience developing franchise networks in European markets.
* Management of multi-site retail property portfolio.
* Acquisition, lease renewal and property management experience.
* Create successful working relationships with people at all business levels
* Ability to prioritize
* Ability to operate in a pressured, time critical environment
* Influencing
* Collaboration
* Organization and planning
* Team player
* Initiator
Why join us?
At Clarks, you’ll be part of a brand with heritage, craftsmanship, and style at its core. We offer great training, career progression, and the chance to make your mark in a global business.
About Clarks
Clarks, based in Somerset, England, has been at the forefront of innovative shoemaking since its foundation in 1825 when brothers James and Cyrus Clark made a slipper from sheepskin off-cuts. At the time, it was ground-breaking: a combination of invention and craftsmanship that has remained at the heart of what the brand does now. In the Clarks archive, more than 22,000 pairs of shoes have sparked revolutions and defined generations. From the original Clarks Desert Boot, first designed by Nathan Clark and launched in 1950, to the iconic Wallabee, each design has an instantly recognisable signature that makes it unmistakably Clarks.
Disclaimer
This document describes the general nature and level of work only. It is not designed to cover an exhaustive list of all skills, activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Other activities, duties, and responsibilities may be added at any time. This description may be changed at the company’s discretion at any time, with or without notice.