Real Estate Development Manager
Reporting to the Director of Real Estate, Europe, you’ll play a key role in identifying, negotiating and delivering exciting new opportunities for our company-owned retail stores - from high-profile Concept stores on the high street and in shopping centres, to our growing Outlet estate. You will also be responsible for remodels, relocations, lease extensions and early terminations.
From finding the next great location to bringing it to life, you’ll be at the heart of our retail expansion.
Ready to make your mark?
If you have a strong background in real estate site selection, analysis and deal negotiation, and you’re excited by the opportunity to help grow one of the world’s most recognisable lifestyle brands, we’d love to hear from you.
As our Real Estate Development Manager, you’ll:
- Spot the next big opportunity - research, identify and assess new locations across the UK & Ireland, providing clear recommendations and insights to the Director of Real Estate.
- Drive the deal - lead negotiations for new stores, remodels, relocations, lease extensions and early terminations.
- Turn data into decisions - prepare deal summaries, financial proformas and supporting information for presentation to the Real Estate Committee.
- Own the detail - coordinate due diligence and formal documentation, ensuring every deal is thoroughly researched and commercially sound.
- Bring stores to life - work closely with our Design and Construction teams to help ensure projects progress smoothly and stores open on time.
- Build relationships - collaborate with teams across the business and develop strong partnerships with landlords, agents and other key stakeholders.
- Stay one step ahead - keep an eye on the market, emerging locations and changing retail trends to uncover new opportunities for Skechers.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who is commercially curious, highly organised and confident making things happen.
You’ll bring:
- Proven experience in real estate site selection and analysis.
- Strong analytical, commercial and negotiation skills.
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- The ability to work independently, take ownership and deliver with minimal supervision.
- Excellent organisation skills and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-moving environment.
- A practical, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
- The confidence to build strong relationships across multiple teams and levels of the business.
- A proactive mindset, with accountability for delivering results and overcoming obstacles.
- A willingness to travel regularly - approximately 50%, including site visits, assessments and conferences.
- Fluent English.
- Additional languages are desirable.
Why Skechers?
At Skechers, we believe work should be more than just a job. It’s about bringing your personality, ideas and energy to a team wh
ere everyone has a role to play.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Career growth and development opportunities
- A fun, fast-paced and dynamic working environment
- Skechers product discount
- Free onsite parking
- And plenty more perks and benefits to discover once you join us!
Lace up your next career move.
This is your opportunity to join a global brand at an exciting stage of its retail growth and help shape where Skechers goes next across the UK & Ireland.
WHO WE ARE:
Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers-the Comfort Technology Company®-has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.
Be You - Feel Welcome
Skechers recognises the importance and power of diversity within our business. We ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or health conditions, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions as detailed above.