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About the Role
The Sr. Director – Real Estate will manage, guide, and direct all real estate holdings over the life of the store for Foot Locker, Inc. within the regional areas assigned. This role requires intimate knowledge of assigned regions' malls & high streets, landlords, competition, and sales potential. The position serves as a liaison and brand ambassador to the retail real estate community, requiring innovation and adaptability to market trends.
Responsibilities
- Manage, guide, and direct all real estate holdings for yourself and direct reports over the life of the store for Foot Locker, Inc. within the regional areas assigned.
- Generate and maintain a strategic plan.
- Control landlord negotiations and communications to ensure optimal real estate location, construction, and tenancy deals.
- Administer written landlord communications from initial offering to finalization of lease, ensuring the deal is delivered as negotiated.
- Facilitate constructive landlord relationships.
- Manage deal presentation to division/corporate according to standard operating procedures.
- Manage, recommend, and negotiate solutions for the Company’s Loss Store Program.
- Select profitable and strategic locations that meet company standards and fulfill new store target expectations.
- Manage the process with Construction and Legal to ensure approved stores open on time and are delivered as presented.
- Travel for market studies, landlord visits, corporate meetings, and site selections.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree or higher.
- 10 years+ leasing experience with a national or regional Retail and/or Landlord Leasing organization in both mall and non-mall real estate.
- Proven record of managerial responsibilities/leadership positions.
- Minimum of 60 transactions over the previous 2 years.
- Superior negotiation skills.
- Self-motivated with demonstrated experience working in a team environment and independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of all lease contract points.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Excel.
- Strong listening and communication skills.
- Strong follow-through from initial landlord contact to finalization of the real estate deal.
- Flexibility with rapidly changing corporate/divisional priorities.
- Understanding and familiarity of standard ICSC practices.
Skills
- Negotiation
- Communication
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Excel proficiency
- Listening skills
- Follow-through
Location
- North America
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 10+ years leasing experience
- Managerial responsibilities/leadership positions
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree or higher
Salary/Compensations
- $215,000 - $240,000 / year
- Eligible for short term incentives
Benefits
- Employee Discount
- Paid Time Off
- Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
- 401(k) | Roth 401(k)
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
- Strong Company Culture
- Employee Resource Groups
About the Company
- Great brands reflect culture. The best ones help shape it. At Foot Locker, we’re rooted in sport, powered by style, and driven by the communities that move both.
- As part of the DICK’S Sporting Goods family, you’re backed by the resources, reach, and career opportunities of a world-class sports company.
- We’re looking for great people who want to influence culture and the generation that is shaping what’s next.
- Whether you’re building strategy, shaping innovations, or creating unforgettable customer moments, you’ll contribute to decisions and experiences that define our brands’ impact in the communities we serve.
Equal Opportunity
- At Foot Locker, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity in all that we do. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools, including ChatGPT, during interviews and assessments. To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please review the following guidelines: Cameras must be on for all virtual interviews. AI tools are strictly prohibited during interviews or assessments. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to create a transparent and equitable hiring experience.