Head Of Expansion – MIDDLE EAST Porto

Head Of Expansion – MIDDLE EAST
Porto
Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Job Responsibilities:

1. Define, develop and execute the necessary store expansion plans, in line with business priorities, reporting directly to the Expansion Director.
2. Identify and explore new potential business opportunities through partners or direct operations: new markets and new partners through stores, online and travel retail channels.
3. Explore and secure the best locations for store opening, including market analysis, feasibility study, site visits, and site presentation.
4. Negotiate main key terms and conditions.
5. Develop a deep understanding of each market, customer profile and channel trends, as well as operational issues/opportunities and competitor activity.
6. Manage a portfolio of established and future markets and monitor performance. Mediate between HQ and business partners.
7. Build and defend solid business cases, budgets, P&L’s, sales forecasts and manage a financially and commercially healthy portfolio within your markets.
8. Become the main point of contact for leasing / tenancy negotiations and discussions with the relevant internal and external stakeholders.

Profile:

1. A degree in Business Administration, Finance or Engineering.
2. Minimum five years of experience in the field of expansion / real estate, preferably with insight into the fashion retail.
3. In-depth knowledge and contacts within the real estate landscape of the main markets of the GCC / MENA and Turkey.
4. Additional knowledge of other regions will be valuable.
5. Experience with franchised business models will be a plus.
6. English and Spanish (spoken and written) are essential.
7. Social competence and effective communication skills to work in a multinational collaborative environment.
8. Leasing skills and a good understanding of lease contracts and legal requirements.
9. Based in Oporto or regionally in the Middle East.
10. Full flexibility for frequent travelling.