Retail Expansion Specialist

The Team

PVH is one of the most admired fashion and lifestyle companies in the world. We power brands that drive fashion forward - for good. Our brand portfolio includes the iconic CALVIN KLEIN, TOMMY HILFIGER, Warner's, Olga brands, as well as the digital-centric True&Co. intimates brand. We market a variety of goods under these and other nationally and internationally known owned and licensed brands. PVH has over 40,000 associates operating in over 40 countries and $9.9 billion in annual revenues. That's the Power of Us. That's the Power of PVH. For more information, visit https://www.pvh.com/.

Now we are actively looking for a Retail Expansion Specialist to join our organization, who will be part of implementing Turkey Expansion plans come true, managing all occupancy costs of TH/CK O&O/franchise stores, head office and managing all operational process of store openings for both Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein brands.

The Position
Lease Management:

• Responsible for site selection and negotiation for new locations in the designated regions
• Participating in site tours to various markets to narrow down potential real estate options for final executive approval
• Learning and penetrating new real estate markets and determining ideal location suitable for development
• Gathering and evaluating economic, demographic and other market data to identify and prioritize key markets
• Working with internal business partners to create business case justification (P&L)
• Managing and maintaining broker/leasing company/landlord relationships
• Negotiating LOIs and work letters for properties selected
• Negotiating lease alongside Legal team

Cost and Legal Management:

• Collaborating with internal business partner to validate our real estate strategy including lease terminations, consolidations, expansions, renewals and relocations
• Managing deal timeliness, property standards and budget goals alongside internal partners
• Negotiating commercial terms If needed after store openings according to store performance
• Following up all legal documents and finalization of their signings and also organizing/updating company agreement archives
• Monthly update of Occupancy Cost/Capex budgets, working closely with finance department

Store Opening:

• Working closely with HQ/local project/development/franchisee managers, design teams and finance teams throughout the lifecycle of a real estate deal from site selection to project completion
• Managing all third parties and collaborate with all related internal departments who needs in involve store opening process
• Managing communication between shopping mall management and general contractors during opening process
• Organizing all site deliveries from our internal warehouse to site according to GC's requested dates
• Coordinating people and processes to deliver projects on time, within budget and with the desired outcomes aligned to objectives

The Ideal Candidate

• University degree in a business-related major, e.g., Business Management, or related field required; advanced degree preferred
• 2+ years of real estate/project management experience in a global organization
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken)
• Outstanding knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Organized, result and detail-oriented, self-led
• Strong ability to multi-task and juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong strategy, finance, critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skill
• Strong relationship management, interpersonal and teaming skills with a willingness to learn from others
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Proficiency in storytelling and developing clear and concise written presentations to leadership with a strong ability to articulate clearly and confidently
• No obstacles for travel

What You Can Expect From Us

• A company culture that fosters development, offering training and learning opportunities through our very own PVH University
• An international environment which respects diversity, equality, and individuality

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