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Ref #
W177388
State/Region
Kowloon
Department
Real Estate & Facilities
Location
Hong Kong SAR
City
Tsim Sha Tsui

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Plan and drive real estate strategy to respond to the changing market conditions for all brands under the Ralph Lauren portfolio across Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and Southeast Asia region.  Requiring a highly analytical, strategic and seasoned individual with strengths to provide strategic and effective real estate solutions to optimize store network, operating costs, accelerate multi-channel distribution and create value to the overall business. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities:
  • Supervise and mentor team members to drive business development opportunities to accelerate the multi-channel distribution aligned to the Corporate objectives
  • Cultivate relationships with Managing Directors and other internal stakeholders to align business development strategies
  • Oversee existing real estate portfolio across the market, identify opportunities through qualitative and quantitative market and portfolio analysis for optimizing space and operating costs through strategic restructuring
  • Review financial proformas, budgets, and project feasibility studies to optimize profitability
  • Develop and maintain excellent relationships with key landlords, department stores and agents throughout the region and lead commercial discussions and negotiations for key projects
  • Partner with Retail and Finance to support annual budget and long-range-plan roll-up
  • Review LOI and TA provisions to maximize corporate interests and create business value 

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Requirements:

  • University degree in business or real estate related discipline is highly desirable
  • Minimum of 12 years real estate or/and business development experience with retailers
  • Proven track record for managing Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and Southeast Asia markets
  • Strong organizational skills to manage sizeable active store pipeline and competing priorities
  • Robust problem-solving skills to analyze and resolve complex business issues
  • Great numerical skills and strong ability to operate and interpret investment appraisal model
  • Advanced knowledge and solid experience in structuring complex deals to maximize corporate interests and create business value
  • Seasoned communication skills and ability to quickly establish strong credibility with both internal and external stakeholders
  • Strong business network in the retail real estate market 
  • High degree of facility with research sources, modeling techniques and presentations approaches
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