Description
In short:
As the Director of Real Estate Development at On, you will oversee, expand, and optimize On's real estate portfolio. The team includes leasing, design, construction, facility operations, safety, health, asset protection. Leading a team with a cross-functional focus, you'll ensure our retail, showroom, and office spaces align with On's brand identity, fostering a premium experience.
Your Mission:
Lease Strategy and Implementation:
-Build the scalable expansion strategy and planning across offline channels(DTC & FMS) in APAC to fuel the success of On’s long-term vision
-Lead the full lifecycle of real estate development projects in APAC without broker: site strategy, lease negotiation, construction, design execution, and opening readiness.
-Own and drive the in-house leasing function, overseeing site sourcing, negotiation, and deal closure without dependency on external brokers or agencies.
-Define and execute the regional real estate roadmap in alignment with global & region expansion strategies and localized market needs.
- Ensure consistent governance of real estate investments and development KPIs.
- Drive continuous improvement in cost, speed, quality, and customer experience across all real estate touchpoints.
Design & Construction Management
- Design and Construction Management of Real Estate Assets including direct-to-consumer (DTC), franchise partner stores (FMS), retail partner shop-in-shops (B2B), offices, and showrooms
- Collaborate closely with the global design, retail and office teams to ensure brand consistency and support of local requirements and needs
- Establish a strong link between construction activities and production procurement which is managed by the indirect procurement team, also ensuring tight cost control in partnership with our FP&A and Controlling teams
Facilities Management:
- Oversee facility management for all real estate assets, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with safety and health standards
- Support office management across the globe by implementing standards that can be leveraged by the regional teams
- Manage asset protection, which is especially relevant for the growing own retail fleet
Financial and Risk Management:
- Develop and manage budgets for real estate projects, including design, construction, renovation, and ongoing operational expenses
- Monitor financial performance against targets and implement cost-saving measures when necessary
- Assess, manage, and develop risk mitigation strategies associated with real estate investments, including market fluctuations and other potential factors
Lead a high performing team:
- Lead and develop a high-performing multi-function team to achieve On’s business goals for your geographic market, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Your Story:
- 15+ years of experience in retail real estate development, retail design, and retail construction management
- 10+ year extensive experience in managing real estate brand groups
- 8+ years of experience building and leading high-performing teams with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve goals
- Experience optimizing real estate portfolios for high-growth premium global retail brands
- Knowledgeable in various microcultures, landlord landscape, and physical landscapes of the metropolitan areas within the region
- Knowledgeable in local regulations and compliance requirements for real estate operations within the region
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