Vice President Real Estate

VP, Real Estate Strategy & Store Development
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Chicago, IL | Full-TimeReports to: COO / OwnershipA rapidly growing specialty fashion retailer is seeking a VP, Real Estate Strategy & Store Development to lead its national real estate and store development strategy.This is a highly visible leadership role overseeing the full lifecycle of the retail portfolio — real estate, lease negotiations, construction, new store openings, remodels, facilities, and procurement.Key ResponsibilitiesLead national real estate strategy, market selection, and portfolio planningManage new store site selection, lease negotiations, renewals, and relocationsOversee new store development from LOI through openingBuild and manage relationships with national GCs, architects, brokers, and vendorsLead remodel strategy, capital planning, and executionOversee facilities, maintenance, energy, and store-related procurementLead and develop the internal construction teamPresent strategic recommendations and capital plans to ownershipIdeal Candidate10+ years of retail real estate, construction, or store development experienceExperience with a 50–200+ store specialty retail organizationProven national experience across multiple U.S. marketsStrong enclosed mall and major landlord/REIT experienceTrack record of opening 15+ stores annuallyExperience managing $25M+ annual capital budgetsStrong lease negotiation and financial modeling expertiseEstablished relationships with national general contractorsExperience managing concurrent new-store and remodel programsWillingness to travel extensively throughout the U.S.Entrepreneurial, hands-on leadership style with an owner's mindsetWhy This Role?This is an opportunity to take ownership of a growing national retail footprint and have a direct impact on where the company grows, how quickly stores open, how capital is invested, and how the portfolio performs. xzbcwsv Competitive compensation and benefits package, including 401(k), medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, disability and life insurance, commuter benefits, and employee discounts.