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Senior Director, Store Development EMEA

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lululemon

25d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    Real Estate & Property
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must have 15+ years in store development, passion for design and real estate, retail construction experience, project management skills, contractor communication, and cost-control expertise.
  • You will manage construction, real estate, and store design for EMEA, ensure timely openings within budget, mentor the team, and drive store expansion and efficiency while maintaining brand consistency.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 15 years’ experience in store development
  • A Passion for design, building and Real estate
  • Experience in retail construction and or general construction is a must
  • Must be versatile and able to manage multiple projects
  • Be able to deal with contractors and subcontractors
  • Has the ability to communicate complex issues in laymen’s terms
  • Adept in cost-control management

Responsibilities

  • Reporting into the SVP, EMEA, the Senior Director, Store Development is responsible for overall management of construction, real estate, store design & facilities for all existing and new store build outs in EMEA.
  • Problem solve based on realities of each specific project and location to ensure that stores are opening in the best locations, on time, on budget, and with a high level of brand enhancement and experience.
  • Work closely with both in-house team and external vendors & Contractors to ensure that all processes from start to finish are consistent with our Company ethos.
  • Stakeholder management of Franchise partners to ensure global consistency across store design
  • Provide ongoing leadership + development to Store Development team.
  • Apply senior level management skills to improve efficiency, resolve problems, and accomplish objectives within department.
  • Leading and developing the store expansion strategy and implementation for EMEA from the expansion of new stores to remodeling of the existing store network across our owned and franchise channels.
  • Partnering with Retail leadership on the real estate strategy and getting cross functional alignment and approval throughout the organization.
  • Design & build the most efficient and profitable stores.
  • Monitor and report on variances in store development budget costs and store forecasts relative to strategic plans for the business unit.
  • Negotiate all cost pricing with vendors for cost controls involved in store build outs.
  • Act as a mentor and provide leadership training and guidance to design, construction, and real estate team members.
  • Partner with Global teams to ensure brand consistency across the region.
  • Keep store projects on time and on budget.
  • Drive the planning and roadmap of stores for the AOP processes as well as the annual CapEx forecasts.
  • Liase with International market counterparts in NA, China and APAC to accelerate learnings in region.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Senior Director, Store Development EMEA?

The primary responsibility is the overall management of construction, real estate, store design, and facilities for all existing and new store build-outs in the EMEA region.

How many years of experience are required for this role?

A minimum of 15 years’ experience in store development is required.

What will be the main focus area in terms of store development?

The main focus areas include leading and developing the store expansion strategy, implementing new store builds, and remodeling the existing store network across owned and franchise channels.

Is experience in retail construction necessary for this position?

Yes, experience in retail construction and/or general construction is a must for this role.

What kind of environment does lululemon promote for its employees?

Lululemon promotes an equitable, inclusive, and growth-focused environment for its people.

How often is in-person collaboration required in this role?

In-person collaboration is required at least 3 days per week as part of the hybrid work model.

What skills are important for effectively managing multiple projects?

Versatility and the ability to effectively communicate complex issues in layman’s terms are important skills for managing multiple projects.

What is the approach to leadership and team development in this role?

The role involves providing ongoing leadership and development to the Store Development team and acting as a mentor to team members.

How does the Senior Director, Store Development EMEA contribute to cost management?

The senior director will monitor and report on variances in store development budget costs and will negotiate cost pricing with vendors for cost control during store build-outs.

What personal traits are valued for this role?

Traits such as an entrepreneurial spirit, effective communication with kindness, courage in leadership, a focus on people, and the ability to integrate fun and joy into working practices are highly valued.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) is a healthy lifestyle inspired athletic apparel company for yoga, running, training, and most other sweaty pursuits, creating transformational products and experiences which enable people to live a life they love. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional designs, lululemon works with yogis and athletes in local communities for continuous research and product feedback. https://corporate.lululemon.com/careers