Real Estate Portfolio Manager

As the Real Estate Portfolio Manager, you are responsible for developing and executing the expansion strategy within select European markets. Exploring omnichannel growth opportunities, whilst managing and optimising the existing Real Estate portfolio. In this role, you need to have a strong understanding of the brand and future business needs as well as industry tendencies. 

• Responsible for strategizing and driving omnichannel expansion to deliver growth and profitability within the region. 
• Drive ongoing portfolio management to ensure elevated store experiences in line with the brand DNA, whilst leveraging all opportunities to secure a financially resilient portfolio. With the responsibility for overseeing all new store openings /concessions/ relocations/ rebuilds/ and closures within selected markets. 
• Lead/coordinate projects and key stakeholders within brand/markets, to deliver projects with quality and efficiency. 
• Set and provide P&L and market KPIs, including sales projections, Profit, (omni) ROI, investment levels and multichannel analysis. 
• Act as the main point of contact for expansion related matters in specific markets, ensuring all stakeholders are informed. 
• Collaborate together with the Interior, construction, sales team, local market leasing counterparts to evaluate the viability of proposed business cases: location, layout, commerciality, rent conditions, operational efficiency, sales projections etc. 
• Travel to verify new locations in line with overall expansion strategy, securing growth and expansion targets, aligning market strategy and portfolio actions. 
• Represent COS as a strong brand ambassador when meeting all external partners, ensuring all stakeholders have good knowledge of the brand strategy. 
• Seek out future business development, with retail and fashion industry trends in mind, and develop/adapt new ways of working to create sustainable growth.

Alignment to our company values is the most important characteristic we look for in all new joiners. Our values are the behaviours that we appreciate above and beyond anything else. We are open-minded and curious, we dare to be different, we believe in constant improvement and we empower and trust you to take ownership. Our values are part of who we are, what we stand for and how we act.

What you need to succeed:

• At least 5 years working within the Retail property sector, however leasing experience within a Retailer is preferred. 
• Experience working with external business partners is beneficial  
• Strong Leadership skills 
• Inspire and guide teams towards achieving strategic goals while effectively communicating and building strong relationships with all stakeholders. 
• Proven organisational, analytical and decision making abilities 
• Commercial mindset 
• Willingness to travel up to 60% 
• Ability to take initiative and work effectively as part of a team

This is a full time permanent contract based at our Head Office in London  

Benefits

We offer all our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a 25% staff discount usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here.

In addition to this UK based colleagues also receive

• 25 days holiday 

• Discounts on everyday brands and leisure activities 

• Retail Trust membership 

• Pension scheme 

• Discounted gym membership 

• Cycle to work scheme 

Inclusion & Diversity  

At COS we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people who share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, what we perceive as possible and how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world, therefore all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process.   

Brand Description

COS

 COS offers a wardrobe of ready-to-wear and accessories rooted in exceptional quality and lasting design. The brand has an elevated aesthetic that embodies luxury with an emphasis on craftsmanship, innovation and compelling fashion movements.

In this role you will have some flexibility to work remotely however due to the high level of cross department collaborations approx. 4 days per week office presence is required to foster strong collaborations and team work.

Ready to apply? Click on the I’M INTERESTED link where you can upload your CV securely. Once we have received your application, we will keep you updated regularly about the status of your application so please look out for our email.

Please note this position is offered on a local contract, therefore you should have the legal right to work in the UK before applying. Other candidates are welcome to register their interest and we will keep you in mind for future opportunities.

Closing Date: Friday 20th March.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!