Retail Real Estate Director, North America

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** Job Description
** The LEGO Group is seeking an outstanding leader to bring our LEGO owned and operated stores to new markets and improve our existing portfolio of 100+ locations in the US and Canada. Bring your retail and lease negotiation skills to the table and join our Retail Development global team!

Relocation assistance is offered for this position
** Core Responsibilities
*** Negotiate new leases and lease renewals, based on retail development strategy inputs and annual rollout plans
* Work with external partners and landlords to review and select site opportunities that meet the strategy, brand guidelines, space requirements and business case guardrails
* Prepare and present site evaluation and site approval packages to develop business case and seek approval through Global Real Estate committee
* Work closely and collaboratively with internal stakeholders:
Footprint Strategy, Retail Design, Construction & Project Management, Finance, Legal, Stores, Retail Operations, Retail Marketing, Commercial Planning, Global Business Services
* Develop and maintain clear real estate processes and company standards, including lease terms
* Conduct periodic real estate portfolio reviews with landlords. Accountability for lease actions that drive profitability targets and occupancy costs
* Interface with internal and external legal counsel to review LOIs, define lease risk protections and finalize execution
* Collaborate with internal teams to ensure new stores and renovations are executed on time, leveraging support from the landlords and local authorities
* Maintain updated Lease Portfolio and Landlord Database through dedicated company software & tools
** Play your part in our team succeeding
** Retail Development is part of the LEGO Retail organization responsible for our Direct to Consumer (D2C) business – namely  and our portfolio of LEGO Branded stores.
* Relevant work experience in retail real estate
* Data driven, strong ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative data sets    Strong negotiation skills
* Excellent concise communication and presentation    skills
* Ability to work both independently and cross-functionally in a fast paced environment, managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
* Experience partnering with senior business leaders (Directors, VPs)
* People Leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
* Ability to travel indicatively 30% of the time, sometimes more depending on specific projects#KC-LI1#LI-HYBRID
** Compensation
* * The salary for this position has a range of $ - $ based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints. The LEGO Group carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive remuneration details, inclusive of benefits, will be communicated upon finalisation of the employment offer.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Here are some of what to expect:
** Family*
* ** Care*
* ** Leave –
** We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.
** Insurances –
** All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
** Wellbeing** – We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based
** Colleague*
* ** Discount** – We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.
** Bonus** – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded…