Head of Real Estate & Development - EMEA

As the Head of Real Estate Development EMEA at On, you will oversee, expand, and optimize On’s real estate portfolio. The team includes design, construction, facility operations, safety, health, asset protection, and leasing. Leading a team with a cross-functional focus, you’ll ensure our retail, showroom, and office spaces align with On’s brand identity, fostering a premium experience.

Your Mission

Design & Construction Management:

1. Design and Construction Management of Real Estate Assets including direct-to-consumer (DTC), distributor (DMS), retail partner shop-in-shops (B2B), offices, showrooms, and OAC Oversight
2. Manage all aspects of design and construction for retail, showroom, and office spaces, working with the global design, retail and office teams
3. Establish a strong link between construction activities and production procurement which is managed by the indirect procurement team, also ensuring tight cost control in partnership with our FP&A and Controlling teams

Facilities Management:

1. Oversee facility management for all real estate assets, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with safety and health standards
2. Support office management across the globe by implementing standards that can be leveraged by the regional teams
3. Manage asset protection, which is especially relevant for the growing own retail fleet

Lease Commitments and Legal Compliance:

1. Oversee and manage all EMEA lease commitments, collaborating with the retail team and leasing partners
2. Manage legal aspects of leases, contracts, and other real estate agreements, ensuring compliance with local and international laws

Financial and Risk Management:

1. Develop and manage budgets for real estate projects, including design, construction, renovation, and ongoing operational expenses
2. Monitor financial performance against targets and implement cost-saving measures when necessary
3. Assess, manage, and develop risk mitigation strategies associated with real estate investments, including market fluctuations and geopolitical factors

Your Story

1. 8+ years of experience in retail real estate development, retail design, and retail construction management
2. 3+ years of experience building and leading high-performing teams with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve goals
3. Experience optimizing real estate portfolios for high-growth premium global retail brands
4. Knowledgeable in various microcultures and physical landscapes of popular metropolitan areas within the region
5. Knowledgeable in local regulations and compliance requirements for real estate operations within the region
6. Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time; travel percentage will fluctuate based on business needs

Meet The Team

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What We Offer

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.#J-18808-Ljbffr