Leasing & Network Manager

We are looking for a Leasing & Network Manager to oversee and drive the development of our retail network in Italy, supporting growth, optimizing commercial conditions and maximizing the value of our real estate portfolio. **
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- Your Role as Leasing & Network Manager**: Accountable for the end-to-end management of leasing operations across the Italian retail portfolio, the Leasing & Network Manager plays a key role in supporting network expansion and improving the overall profitability of our store network. As a strategic partner to the Property team and cross-functional stakeholders, the role leads negotiations for new leases and renewals, ensuring alignment with the brand’s commercial objectives and long-term growth strategy. The Leasing & Network Manager also acts as a key point of contact for WHL partners, contributing to network optimization and development, while ensuring efficient management of all authorization processes required to operate stores in the Italian market. **
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- Key Accountabilities*
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- Leasing & Real Estate Management Oversee the full leasing lifecycle, including sourcing, negotiating and renewing lease agreements
- Maintain and develop a strong pipeline of prospective store locations across Italy
- Identify high-potential locations through market analysis and relationships with developers
- Travel across the country to evaluate retail areas, high streets and shopping centers
- Present finalized business cases for new locations to the Property Director
- Network Development & Strategy Drive the expansion and optimization of the Italian store network
- Contribute to the development of the WHL network (openings, closures, refits and substitutions)
- Define and maintain the real estate roadmap, mapping full potential and competitive landscape
- Support M&A activities including acquisitions and takeovers
- Commercial Negotiation & Financial Evaluation Lead negotiations for new leases and renewals for all O&O stores
- Ensure alignment with financial targets and commercial objectives
- Prepare investment cases and evaluate opportunities through ROI, payback and store P&L analysis
- Optimize occupancy costs and maximize return on real estate investments
- Authorizations & Compliance Manage all authorization processes related to store operations
- Ensure timely acquisition and renewal of trade licenses and permits
- Oversee public security approvals, video surveillance permits and administrative requirements
- Optimize lead time, costs and operational efficiency in licensing processes
- Cross-functional Collaboration & Execution Collaborate closely with Retail, Finance, Legal, Store Design & Construction teams
- Support store openings by coordinating timelines and key stakeholders
- Enhance store visibility and traffic by negotiating marketing and advertising opportunities with landlords
- Ensure consistency in store design and brand experience
- Operations, Reporting & Governance Ensure accuracy and completeness of lease data and store databases
- Monitor payment processes and administrative activities in partnership with Finance
- Track key performance metrics and maintain the annual real estate calendar
- Drive continuous improvement in leasing processes and governance **
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- Desired Skill & Experience*
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- 5-10 years of experience in retail leasing or real estate management
- Strong commercial negotiation skills and business acumen
- Solid understanding of commercial lease agreements and contract negotiation
- Proven financial analysis capabilities (ROI, payback, store P&L)
- In-depth knowledge of the Italian retail real estate market
- Experience working in complex, matrix organizations with international exposure
- Strong stakeholder management and networking skills
- High level of ownership, accountability and results orientation
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Background in Real Estate, Business Administration, Legal or Architecture is a plus **
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What we offer
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* A competitive total rewards package:
- Competitive salary: between €55,000 and €64,000 gross per year, depending on previous experience and skills.
- Benefits: €11.50 meal vouchers, annual performance bonus, and access to our welfare program, which includes benefits such as vouchers for marriage, birth, adoption and graduation milestones; an extra day of annual leave for your birthday; discounts on Pandora products; a wide range of partner offers and much more. Job Details: Job Title Leasing & Network Manager Position Type Full Time Date Posted 06/15/2026 Career Area Corporate Location(s) Milano, MI, Italy Job ID 1397235933 Reference Number