Real Estate Development - Senior Director​/Director, Retail Leasing

THE TEAM

The mission of the Leasing Department is to secure a best-in-class real estate portfolio.

Aritzia is growing and our Leasing team is growing with it. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team responsible for securing and managing a best-in-class portfolio of spaces, driving the execution of leasing strategies across a specific region or territory. You will participate in all aspects of deal making, including supporting on initial leasing strategies, driving deals from start to finish, coordinating and partnering with cross functional and external partners, managing complex financial modelling, managing and partnering with internal and external teams, ensuring Aritzia’s corporate objectives are being met and driving long-term growth and profitability.

And, with the skills you gain in this role, the opportunities are endless, from a rewarding career in Leasing, to continued growth & development at Aritzia.

As the Sr. Director/Director, Retail Leasing, you will be part of the team responsible for:

• Road mapping the expansion plan of our real estate.
• Securing a best-in-class portfolio of physical spaces.
• Securing the locations we want with the best deal.
• Overseeing and managing the portfolio following lease execution.
• Holding the landlords accountable to the lease.
• Maintaining strong relationships with each partner and addressing business opportunities for scale.

The Sr. Director/Director, Retail Leasing has:

• Proven and best-in-class skills, applicable certifications, education and/or experience in real estate leasing, market research, site selection, and lease negotiation within premium or high-growth retail environments.
• A commitment to learn, apply, champion and enrich Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles.
• The skills to collaborate strategically with cross-functional partners in the pursuit of shared business outcomes.
• The ability to set clear objectives and design a strategy that inspires the team.
• A dedication to quality and investing in results and new business opportunities that add value.
• A deep understanding and commitment for the industry in which we operate.

The typical hiring range for this position is $150,000 to $225,000 CAD OR USD per year. The final agreed upon salary may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Additionally, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity.

We are always looking for top talent. If your qualifications differ from those listed above, the scope of work and final agreed upon salary may be adjusted to reflect your individual qualifications.

Aritzia’s Everyday Luxury compensation package goes beyond the base salary with endless growth and recognition opportunities through our pay-for-performance philosophy. With comprehensive benefits, aspirational work spaces and elevated employee perks and experiences — we provide it all.

Some of the industry-leading benefits you will receive working at Aritzia:

• Product Discount — Maybe you’ve heard of our famous product discount? Or our exclusive private shopping events? You have now.
• A-OK Commissary & Cafe — Everyday Luxury dining, exclusive to Aritzia. Our in-house bistro and cafe is a private oasis where employees can enjoy curated, subsidized Everyday Luxury dining.
• The SET — Our in-office fitness studio and gym with state-of-the-art equipment, custom-created classes and optional personal training. Open 7 days a week, it works out well.
• Aritzia Virtual Wellness — Because your health, happiness and safety matter, we provide 24/7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals, whether they’re physical, mental, social or financial.
• Aspirational Workplace — Our offices are specially designed to be spaces of creativity, productivity and inspiration. They’re also dog friendly. Woof.
• Amenities — Additional amenities include a private parent’s room, shower facilities with elevated complementary conveniences, bike rooms and more.
• The Extras — We also offer a multitude of other perks like dry-cleaning, hotel and restaurant discounts, self-care promos and on-site medical care.

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