Director, Real Estate - USA

ARC'TERYX

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About The Position

As the Director, Real Estate – United States, you will lead the strategic planning and execution of real estate initiatives for Arc’teryx retail stores across the United States. You will partner with key stakeholders to identify future store site opportunities, lead negotiations to secure the best retail sites, in addition to managing a portfolio of existing store locations. You will deliver to timelines and budgets, while delivering high quality, and analyzing new lease commitments to confirm accuracy and competitiveness are aligned with long-term strategic plan for North America. This will require hands-on leadership as we navigate new communities throughout United States. This role is based in the US, and you will have deep subject matter expertise in the US commercial real estate market and be eligible to work in the United States. The North American Store Development Team collaborates with key stakeholders and strategic partners to drive regional retail growth. We identify future locations, assessing viability, developing business cases/executive summaries for proposed locations, and working with regional teams to develop a long-term market plan. You will report to the Vice President, Store Development and will partner closely with the Senior Director of Store Development, and cross functionally with Store Designers and Construction Managers to manage our real estate across the US market.

Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience leading retail real estate projects for cross-functional teams
• 10+ years’ experience managing commercial leasing
• Strong relationship-building skills and experience working closely with cross-functional partners to operationalize key strategic initiatives
• Well-developed critical thinking and business curiosity, analytical and creative problem-solving skills and strong ability to work with complex data to drive insights and decisions
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong ability to drive work to ensure deadlines are met
• A team player with the ability to work independently with minimum supervision, AND in a collaborative environment
• Driven to problem solve, and are open to learning
• Proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions
• Remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
• Effectively balance autonomy and collaboration
• Inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
• Seek the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
• Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing a market-driven real estate strategy aligned with brand vision and commercial objectives, ensuring real estate decisions reinforce premium brand positioning and elevated consumer experiences
• Leading the strategic planning and execution of portfolio growth across the US, delivering profitable, scalable expansion that meets or exceeds corporate financial targets
• Serving as a primary liaison to senior stakeholders within the landlord and brokerage community, resolving portfolio-wide lease issues and leading complex deal negotiations
• Partnering cross-functionally with Retail, Finance, Brand, Legal, and Construction teams to align real estate initiatives with broader business priorities
• Leveraging a deep understanding of retail trends, consumer behavior, and location strategy to inform market entry and expansion decisions
• Acting as a strategic, people-first leader, building, mentoring, and developing high-performing real estate teams
• Evaluating new store opportunities through rigorous qualitative and quantitative analysis, including trade area, cannibalization, and financial performance metrics
• Developing and presenting compelling business cases and executive summaries to support investment decisions
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with landlords and brokers to effectively communicate brand strategy, site criteria, and growth priorities
• Leading end-to-end lease negotiations, coordinating with key internal stakeholders to deliver best-in-class terms and long-term value
• Overseeing lease obligations and lifecycle management across the existing portfolio, including renewals, renegotiations, and strategic exits
• Coaching and guiding Real Estate team members to successfully manage site pipelines, temporary leasing, and short-term initiatives

Benefits

• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Immediately vested 401(k) retirement savings plan matching, eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.
• Paid time off and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
• Parental leave for birthing and on-birthing parents, including an option to ease the transition back to work.
• Professional development opportunities, Arc'teryx Academies (outdoor skill-building events), Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals (exclusive discounted pricing on gear).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees