LUSH

Growth Marketing

• Manage the broader real estate process from market strategy and site selection through lease negotiations and lease maintenance (renewals, critical dates, etc.) for our Retail, Corporate, Manufacturing and Distribution premises.
• Partner with the Property Leadership team and Retail to update the comprehensive strategy for all lease actions of existing shops.
• Develop an annual pipeline of projects including new locations, relocations, renewals, refits, refreshes and all other lease actions.
• Responsible for the management and development of Leasing Representative who coordinates leasing workflow and renewal transactions.
• Secure key retail locations across the US for Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics by acting as one of the primary contacts for leasing questions and concerns
• Obtain information on potential sites and provide recommendations to the Head of Property.
• Evaluate proposed rent packages to determine whether deals should be concluded.
• Key liaison working with landlords and brokers to negotiate the best economic terms possible
• Coordinate schedules with Construction, Design, Repair & Maintenance and Retail.
• Leads the Leasing Analyst to analyse data for existing shops, size, sales for co-tenants, mall size, demographics, etc.
• Partner with retail finance to assist in determining sales estimates for new shops and profitability.
• Expand US/CAN landlords relationships.
• Work closely with construction/design/to ensure on time opening of new shops, relocations and remodels.
• Manage the legal process for all leases with internal and external attorneys.
• Provide guidance and support to finance and retail operations with respect to lease renewals, store relocations, etc.
• Foster, build relationships and communicate with a network of industry real estate professionals to cultivate and educate the Lush team on current trends and to assist in creating a well-rounded retail portfolio.
• Support Retail & Maintenance team and Retail Operations to resolve any store issues and concerns that impact day to day operations

Retail Real Estate Leasing & Acquisition Manager