Head of Real Estate & Construction

Samsonite
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 225,000 - 250,000 annuallyFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Project management","Analytical","Negotiation"]

Oversee planning and execution of real estate and construction strategies for North America, including site selection, LOI/lease negotiation, capex budgeting, and cross-functional leadership with Retail, Finance, and Executive teams. Lead construction activities, vendor management, and strategic initiatives to optimize Tumi’s real estate portfolio across retail, outlets, and corporate facilities.

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Head of Real Estate & Construction

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Job Summary

Oversee planning and execution of real estate and construction strategies for North America, including site selection, LOI/lease negotiation, capex budgeting, and cross-functional leadership with Retail, Finance, and Executive teams. Lead construction activities, vendor management, and strategic initiatives to optimize Tumi’s real estate portfolio across retail, outlets, and corporate facilities.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and execute real estate strategies including new stores, relocations, renewals, and remodels.
  • •Manage the end-to-end real estate process, from fleet reviews and site selection to store construction and handover to operations.
  • •Negotiate Letters of Intent (LOIs) and leases, including lease documentation and administration.
  • •Manage and oversee day-to-day financial, operational and legal management of leasehold interests including tracking of key events and occupancy payments.
  • •Lead construction activities in partnership with the Senior Director of Construction, including estimating, vendor selection and management, and oversee construction execution from planning to handover.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 225,000 - 250,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kEmployee DiscountPaid LeavePet Insurance

Key Requirements

  • •At least 10 years of retail real estate experience with a national retailer or broker, including site selection, deal negotiation, and lease documentation expertise.
Experience:Retail real estate
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationProject managementAnalyticalNegotiation
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Microsoft OfficeLucernix

Company Brief

Samsonite
Global luggage and travel goods manufacturer offering suitcases, bags, travel accessories and related products under multiple brands. Operates worldwide through retail, wholesale and e-commerce channels, serving leisure and business travelers.
Industry: Consumer Goods
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Founded: 1910
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