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Job description
VP, Real Estate Strategy & Store Development
Reports to: COO / Ownership
A rapidly growing specialty fashion retailer is seeking a VP, Real Estate Strategy & Store Development to lead its national real estate and store development strategy.
This is a highly visible leadership role overseeing the full lifecycle of the retail portfolio — real estate, lease negotiations, construction, new store openings, remodels, facilities, and procurement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead national real estate strategy, market selection, and portfolio planning
Manage new store site selection, lease negotiations, renewals, and relocations
Oversee new store development from LOI through opening
Build and manage relationships with national GCs, architects, brokers, and vendors
Lead remodel strategy, capital planning, and execution
Oversee facilities, maintenance, energy, and store-related procurement
Lead and develop the internal construction team
Present strategic recommendations and capital plans to ownership
Ideal Candidate
10+ years of retail real estate, construction, or store development experience
Experience with a 50–200+ store specialty retail organization
Proven national experience across multiple U.S. markets
Strong enclosed mall and major landlord/REIT experience
Track record of opening 15+ stores annually
Experience managing $25M+ annual capital budgets
Strong lease negotiation and financial modeling expertise
Established relationships with national general contractors
Experience managing concurrent new-store and remodel programs
Willingness to travel extensively throughout the U.S.
Entrepreneurial, hands-on leadership style with an owner's mindset
Why This Role?
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a growing national retail footprint and have a direct impact on where the company grows, how quickly stores open, how capital is invested, and how the portfolio performs.
Competitive compensation and benefits package, including 401(k), medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, disability and life insurance, commuter benefits, and employee discounts.
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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