Sr. Director, Real Estate

Foot Locker•New York, NY

4d•$215,000 - $240,000

About The Position

Great brands reflect culture. The best ones help shape it. At Foot Locker, we’re rooted in sport, powered by style, and driven by the communities that move both. From Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker to Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos, our brands sit at the intersection of sport, style, and self-expression. As part of the DICK’S Sporting Goods family, you’re backed by the resources, reach, and career opportunities of a world-class sports company. That unleashes Foot Locker to keep pushing forward with the agility and edge that define the brand. We’re looking for great people who want to influence culture and the generation that is shaping what’s next. Whether you’re building strategy, shaping innovations, or creating unforgettable customer moments, you’ll contribute to decisions and experiences that define our brands’ impact in the communities we serve. Foot Locker is hiring a Sr. Director – Real Estate to join the Real Estate team. The Sr. Director – Real Estate will manage, guide, and direct all real estate holdings over the life of the store for Foot Locker, Inc. within the regional areas assigned. Our North America Team is structured by region, so each team member is responsible for having an intimate knowledge of their region's malls & high streets, landlords, competition, and sales potential. We are the liaisons and brand ambassadors for Foot Locker to the retail real estate community. As our organization continues to evolve with our ever-changing customer, the Sr. Director, Real Estate must be innovative, forward thinking and have the ability to quickly adapt to new situations and market trends. Come change the game with us. Apply today!

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or higher
10 years+ leasing experience with a national or regional Retail and/or Landlord Leasing organization in both mall and non mall real estate
Proven record of managerial responsibilities/leadership positions
Minimum of 60 transactions over the previous 2 years
Superior negotiation skills
Self motivated with a demonstrated experience working in a team environment as well as working independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical and problem solving skills.
Understanding of all lease contract points
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Proficient in Excel
Strong listening and communication skills
Strong follow through from initial landlord contact to finalization of the real estate deal
Flexibility with rapidly changing corporate / divisional priorities
Ability to travel for market studies, landlord visits, corporate meetings, site selections
Understanding and familiarity of standard ICSC practices

Responsibilities

Manage, guide, and direct all real estate holdings for both yourself and direct reports over the life of the store for Foot Locker, Inc. within the regional areas assigned
Generate and Maintain Strategic Plan
Control Landlord negotiations and communications ensuring the optimum Real Estate location, construction, and tenancy deal for Foot Locker, Inc.
Administer written Landlord communications from initial offering to finalization of lease ensuring the deal is delivered as negotiated
Facilitate constructive landlord relationship with Foot Locker, Inc
Management of deal presentation to division/corporate according to Foot Locker, Inc.’s standard operating procedures
Manage, recommend, and negotiate solutions for the Company’s Loss Store Program
Select profitable and strategic locations that meet company standards and result in fulfillment of new store target expectations
Manage the process with Construction and Legal so that approved stores are opened on time and delivered in the manner presented