Real Estate Manager French Market - H/F

Strategic Business Partner for the Brands

• Act as the main Real Estate contact for all Maus Frères brands operating in France.
• Provide market insights and real estate expertise to support strategic decisions and portfolio optimization.
• Manage and continuously review the French real estate portfolio together with the brands to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key landlords, developers, brokers, and other real estate stakeholders across the French market.
• Identify, assess, and negotiate strategic real estate opportunities, including new stores, relocations, renewals, lease restructurings, and store closures.
• Secure the best commercial and legal conditions while supporting the brands' growth and profitability objectives.

Real Estate Project Management & Portfolio Optimization

• Lead real estate projects from opportunity sourcing through lease execution and store opening.
• Support the development and execution of the real estate strategy and long-term portfolio plan for France.
• Monitor lease events and proactively identify opportunities to improve portfolio performance and reduce occupancy costs.
• Coordinate lease negotiations and related legal documentation in close collaboration with the Legal Department and Lease Administration team.
• Maintain accurate lease data and ensure proper follow-up within internal systems.
• Monitor market trends, rental levels, and competitor activity to identify opportunities and risks across the portfolio.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the key internal point of contact for all real estate projects in France, ensuring alignment between Retail, Finance, Legal, Architecture, Construction, and Operations teams.
• Coordinate stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle to ensure smooth execution and timely delivery.
• Work closely with the Global Real Estate Director to implement the Group's real estate strategy and contribute to portfolio optimization initiatives.
• Provide regular updates on market trends, key landlord relationships, and real estate opportunities to support the Group's real estate strategy and decision-making.

Background

• Master's degree in Business, Real Estate, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 7/8 years of successful experience in Retail Real Estate, ideally within the retail, fashion, premium, or luxury sectors.
• Proven experience in lease negotiations, portfolio management, network optimization, and store expansion projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial leases, real estate economics, and occupancy cost management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of the French retail real estate market and its key stakeholders.
• Excellent negotiation, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic thinker with a pragmatic and hands-on approach.
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance growth opportunities, profitability, and risk management.
• Solid analytical skills with the ability to assess financial performance, occupancy costs, investment cases, and real estate opportunities.
• Ability to work closely with senior stakeholders and act as a trusted business partner to brand leadership teams.
• Proven track record in securing favorable lease terms, delivering cost savings, and optimizing retail networks.
• Strong project management and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Resilient, persistent, and solution-oriented, with a strong ability to navigate complex negotiations.
• Curious, proactive, and continuously seeking opportunities to create value.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build credibility with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Embodies the Group's values of Authenticity, Elegance, Positive Thinking, and Fair Play.
• Positive attitude, strong emotional intelligence, and ability to perform effectively under pressure.