Manager, Retail Leasing

VF Corporation
Shanghai
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Real Estate & Property ManagementExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: mastersSkills: ["Relationship management","Negotiation","Strategic thinking","Analytical skills","Communication"]

Lead VF China’s retail real estate leasing strategy by supporting the Retail Leasing Director to optimize the store portfolio and achieve financial objectives. Own leasing activities across site selection, lease negotiation, landlord and broker relationship management, and lease renewal planning. Partner with brand, finance, legal, and store operations teams to develop business cases, manage CAPEX requests, resolve legal/lease issues, and guide under-performing stores using KPI-driven analysis.

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VF Corporation
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Manager, Retail Leasing

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Job Summary

Lead VF China’s retail real estate leasing strategy by supporting the Retail Leasing Director to optimize the store portfolio and achieve financial objectives. Own leasing activities across site selection, lease negotiation, landlord and broker relationship management, and lease renewal planning. Partner with brand, finance, legal, and store operations teams to develop business cases, manage CAPEX requests, resolve legal/lease issues, and guide under-performing stores using KPI-driven analysis.
Location: Shanghai
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Real Estate & Property Management
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support the Retail Leasing Director in creating and executing VF China’s strategic retail real estate portfolio plan to meet financial objectives.
  • •Secure profitable retail and outlet store locations by negotiating favorable lease terms.
  • •Coordinate with brand and finance teams to produce CAPEX requests for new stores and lease extensions.
  • •Manage lease evaluations, expirations, renewals, and plans for renewals, relocations, closures, and impact analyses.
  • •Develop stakeholder and external relationships with landlords, brokers, and legal to prepare LOIs/renewal agreements and resolve lease and renewal issues.

Key Requirements

  • •Manage retail real estate leasing with at least 5 years of experience in retail real estate and lease negotiations within a reputable retailer or developer.
  • •Strong knowledge of market planning and advanced lease negotiation strategy, with the ability to build and maintain relationships and influence partners.
  • •Experience across full China real estate with a focus on Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities (extensive China experience desirable).
  • •Strong analytical and financial planning/analysis skills, including expert use of Excel and ROI focus.
  • •Fluent English and Chinese, with strong written/verbal communication, organization, attention to detail, and willingness to travel.
Experience:5+ yearsRetailCommercial real estateLeasingRetail real estate
Education:Master's
Skills:Relationship managementNegotiationStrategic thinkingAnalytical skillsCommunication
Languages:EnglishChinese
Tech Stack:Excel

Company Brief

VF Corporation
Global apparel and footwear company that owns brands such as Vans, The North Face, Timberland, and Dickies. Designs, markets, and distributes branded lifestyle products through wholesale, retail, and e-commerce channels worldwide.
Industry: Fashion & Apparel
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Denver, United States
Founded: 1899
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