We are a continuously growing company and, in order to be successful, we need motivated and enthusiastic employees, willing to evolve in a professional environment. Takko Fashion is one of the biggest fashion retailers in Europe, with over 1.850 shops and more than 17.000 employees in 16 countries and a turnover of over 1 billion EUR. Our headquarters are in Telgte, Germany.
Area Expansion Manager Poland, Lithuania, Estonia
Miejsce pracy: Wrocław
Nr ref.: PL/18-00004
Main responsibilities:
- Manage the existing portfolio of shops: monitor and analyze shops evolution, develop and implement adequate action plans for each shop (options, rent reductions, surface optimization etc)
- Acquire new locations in Poland, Lithuania and Estonia
- Maintain business contacts and negotiate with the landlords, developers and investors
- Create analysis of locations, competitors and profitability in collaboration with the other departments (sales, leasing, constructions, controlling)
- Negotiate, check and prepare lease agreements as well as prolongations and cancellations thereof, as required
- Communicate with all internal business areas in order to plan, implement and administer projects. Agree planning and implementation of new openings & closings with the relevant external and internal parties
Profile of the candidate:
- Experience in acquiring locations, expansion and portfolio management, ideally in fashion retail (min. 3 years)
- Very good market and industry knowledge
- Solid network of landlords, project developers and real estate owners in the three above mentioned countries
- Very good negotiation skills and assertiveness
- Hands on approach, results oriented and team player
- Good knowledge of legal aspects regarding lease agreements. Technical construction knowledge is an advantage
- Analytical and structured working style, ability to work confidently with numbers, as well as with MS Office.
- Excellent English knowledge. In addition, German knowledge may be an advantage
- Availability to travel extensively
We offer:
- An attractive and dynamic job
- A good balance between independent and team work
- Company car, laptop and mobile phone
