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