Retail Leasing & Acquisition Manager
Core
Manage Lush's 250+ store portfolio across the USA and Canada, negotiating deals for new stores, renewals, relocations, and closures while optimizing the real estate asset strategy.
Role type
Senior retail real estate leasing and acquisition manager
Builds
New store locations, lease renewals, and portfolio optimization for Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics
Domain
Retail real estate, North American shopping centers, and lifestyle centers
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> lease agreements and site acquisitions
Required skills
retail real estate leasing, portfolio management (200+ locations), landlord negotiation, US/Canadian market knowledge, financial acumen (site-level P&L), stakeholder management, team leadership
Preferred skills
lease management software (Tango), Google Suite
Technologies
Tango, Google Suite
Responsibilities
Negotiate complex lease terms for new sites, renewals, and relocations; lead market planning for North America; secure key retail locations using market data; prepare approval packages for capital investments; mentor leasing representatives; oversee lease milestone tracking; manage high-volume landlord relationships.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team management