Leasing Manager

THE ROLE:

This critical role involves overseeing all real estate leasing activities related to new store openings and negotiations on existing leases in the USA. Working with external parties and the internal legal teams to ensure smooth and efficient signing of business properties globally.

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Managing the entire lease process for new store openings, from site selection, negotiation, to final lease execution.
• Negotiating lease renewals and modifications for existing leases, ensuring optimal terms for the company.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external parties, including landlords, legal teams, and brokers, to facilitate smooth leasing processes.
• Conducting market research to identify potential new store locations and stay informed about retail real estate trends.
• Reviewing and analysing lease documents and financial reports to ensure alignment with company goals and legal compliance.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with landlords, property managers, and real estate brokers.
• Working closely with the store development team to ensure new store openings align with lease commencement dates.
• Proactively identifying and resolving lease-related issues that could impact store operations.
• Ensuring all leasing activities align with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Who you are : 

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in real estate leasing in the USA, preferably in the retail industry.
• Exceptional negotiation skills, with a proven track record of successful lease negotiations.
• Strong understanding of real estate contracts, financial terms, and legal requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Proficiency in using real estate management software tools.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyse market data and make informed decisions.

THE PERKS. 

At Gymshark we believe in the importance of investing in our employees through their physical, mental, and financial health along with being able to provide some fun and inclusive perks along the way. 

🏖 33 days holidays (including Bank Holidays) + your birthday  
💰 Employer pension contributions up to 7% 
🏋️‍♀️ Contribution to a gym membership  
🦈 50% Gymshark Discount 
🥇 Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support 
🤒 Paid time off when you’re physically and mentally unwell 
🧸 Generous Family Leave package – we support you extending your family 
💰 Bonus potential 

BELONGING AT GYMSHARK. 
Our mission is to be a place where everyone belongs. We’re an equal opportunities employer, and for us that means we always strive to be as inclusive as possible in all aspects of employment, right from your application. We’re committed to finding reasonable adjustments* for candidates with specific needs or have a disability during our recruitment process, and all applicants will be considered fairly and equally. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. *If you’d like to request a reasonable adjustment please email [email protected]

OUR VALUES ARE INVALUABLE 
Sharing the same values and beliefs make us who we are – visionaries. You will be the type of person that always looks to be accessible, inclusive, and humble (Be Human). You are conscious of the world we live in, caring for those around us and are proactive to create positive change (Give a Shit). You are honest, trustworthy, and genuine (Do the Right Thing). You are ambitious, agile and have a disruptive approach (Find the Gymshark Way).  You understand that to go further, we go together (Put Family First)