KERING VP, Real Estate Americas

Job Family: Real Estate

Job Title: VP, Real Estate Americas

Location: New York, New York

A global Luxury group, Kering manages the development of a series of renowned Houses in Fashion, Leather Goods and Jewelry : Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato , DoDo , Qeelin, as well as Kering Eyewear and Kering Beauté . By placing creativity at the heart of its strategy, Kering enables its Houses to set new limits in terms of their creative expression while crafting tomorrow’s Luxury in a sustainable and responsible way. We capture these beliefs in our signature: “Empowering Imagination ”.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

• To s upport all Group’s brands and corporate teams in their real estate and retail development nee ds across the region :

• Evaluate, select and negotiate commercial terms and lease provision s for retail, office , warehouse and showroom openings , closings, relocations, renegotiations and renewals.

• Direct all negotiations with landlords, developers, brokers and lawyers while developing strong working relationships with all stakeholders.

• Partner with brand and Kering C orporate retail, store planning , construction, legal and finance teams on site feasibility, lease and investment negotiations and timing.

• To take care of all aspects of tenant and administrative management of Kering owned and leased property portfolio, which together preserve the operational efficiency of workspace and optimize its performance for both Group and external occupiers.

• To manage a team of real estate managers .

• To support the team’s management in producing systems, tool s and processes that improve Kering Real Estate efficiency and e nsure that all Group stakeholders receive timely , accurate an d comprehensive information which allows them to make informed decisions.

• To r ecognize retail and leasing trends in the industry and maintain in-depth knowledge of competitors .

WHO YOU ARE

• A candidate with at least 1 5 years’ professional experience working within the Americas region in a real estate role , with a strong exposure to the US market,

• Someone from a fashion retailer, a consulting firm , investment fund or property company,

• B usiness Administration , economics, law or architecture university degree preferred ; MBA is a plus ,

• Comprehensive knowledge of leasing process, negotiations, contract review, industry terminology and financial modelling

• Ability to communicate effectively to local and central executive/leadership teams as well as cross-functional departments and partners across the entire organization

• Able to work in fast-paced environment requiring adaptability, agility and efficiency

• Entrepreneurial approach to assess and proactively source market opportunities in a rapidly changing environment

• Excel and PowerPoint working knowledge required, willing to learn new tools

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

• Knowledge of database management and/or project management systems a plus

• Real Estate brokerage license a plus

• Fluent English, Bilingual (Spanish, Portuguese or French) a plus

• Frequent domestic and international travel to required market areas

BASE SALARY

• $300,000 - $400,000 per year plus incentives