Real Estate Manager

About PHOENIX 

PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide. Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions. Bonobos is a menswear brand known for being pioneers of exceptional fit and a personalized, innovative retail model. Customers can experience our brands in over 400 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores, 50 Bonobos Guideshops, and online at www.express.com and www.bonobos.com.

About Express

Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to creating confidence and inspiring self-expression. Since its launch in 1980, the brand has embraced a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style. Whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions, Express ensures you look and feel your best, wherever life takes you.

The Company operates over 400 retail and outlet stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, the express.com online store and the Express mobile app.

Leadership position assisting the VP Real Estate in developing and executing the real estate strategy and objectives for Express and all other divisions within the company. This person is responsible for negotiating deals that result in the most favorable and profitable economic terms for the company and which support the long term growth strategy for Express.  Position covers a territory and is almost exclusively outwardly focused and independently directed without support staff.  Within the company, heavy interdepartmental interaction with lease administration / legal and store design & construction and facilities as well as finance and real estate committee executives (ownership, CEO, CFO and SVP Store Operations).  Ad hoc interaction with remaining departments, including store operations, marketing and others. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the VP Real Estate in developing and executing real estate strategy for multiple brands.  Identify and negotiate all real estate deals within assigned territory consistent with Phoenix’s corporate strategy
• Promote and maintain strong working relationships within the retail real estate community. Constant external interaction with outside business partners – landlords, owners, other retailers and brokers. Stay abreast of and communicate relevant information regarding changes and trends within the mall, open air and outlet retail communities
• Present deals monthly to the Phoenix Real Estate Committee. Manage deal process post approval through lease execution working closely with legal and lease administration
• Visit sites within assigned territory to understand the competitive environment and identify potential new store / relocation / remodel opportunities and lease action strategies that support the company’s overall goals
• Partner closely with internal departments, specifically Real Estate Finance and Store Operations and complete ad hoc projects related to real estate: monitoring co-tenancy, developing new / close store hit lists, other RE strategy ad hoc work, etc.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelors degree
• Experience: At least 7-10 years experience in retail real estate dealmaking preferred

CRITICAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to impact and influence cross functional partners
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to interact with senior level executives
• Demonstrated financial ability and acumen 
• Deadline oriented
• Required to travel

Benefits and Compensation:

PHOENIX offers a range of benefits to help protect full-time associate’s health and long-term financial security including: 

• Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage 
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company match 
• Merchandise discount 
• Paid Time Off 
• Parental leave for new moms and dads 

 
For part-time associates, PHOENIX is partnering with LIG Solutions to help associates obtain individual insurance coverage that best fits their needs and budget, including major medical, dental, vision, supplemental insurance, life Insurance and more.
 
Additionally, part-time associates may be eligible to receive paid sick leave, public health emergency leave and to participate in the 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company match. 
 
Part-time associates are also eligible to receive an Express merchandise discount, participate in our Learn & Earn incentive program, and choose voluntary benefits through YouDecide.
 
Actual compensation offered is dependent upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, work location, education, relevant skills and experience of the candidate.

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An equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. PHOENIX only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call 1-800-964-9793 and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to AssociateRelations@Express.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Notification to Agencies: Please note that PHOENIX does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, PHOENIX will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.