Senior Manager Property

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide resources to direct retail sales for selection of Pandora store location in Japan in line with the strategy of expansion. This role heads a team of leasing and SDP professionals, directs the network expansion strategy and sits within the Pandora Asia Cluster.

1. Develop market expansion plans for free standing stores in streets and shopping centers in agreement with Senior Management
2. Identify and promote new business opportunities of the brand focusing on qualitative distribution (focus on A+ and A locations)
3. Make sure the annual expansion plan can be carried out timely
4. Negotiate conditions with landlords and coordinate with Legal Department in Pandora Group local office
5. Coordinate the overall business development of new projects (store openings, etc.) collaborating with all internal departments (store planning, construction, merchandising, supply chain, etc.)
6. Monitor competitors in the marketplace
7. Be responsible for the 3-year plan, IP approvals and other relevant administrative / reporting work
8. Other relevant work as assigned by Supervisor

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering, Finance, Economics or other relevant subjects
• Strong hands-on experience in retail store opening within major cities in Japan
• Good market knowledge of major department stores in Japan
• 15+ years in BD function with other retail brands
• Strong connections with key landlords, real estate agents / brokers
• Advanced knowledge of retail industry
• Excellent negotiation and strong influencing skill
• Able to travel frequently within Japan (40%), International travel only as needed
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Native Japanese speaker, Reasonable spoken English
• Knowledge of retail store construction and design is highly regarded but not mandatory
• Able to take the initiative and lead market expansion while maintaining a collaborative mindset with cluster and global teams