Business Development Manager (Real Estate) - SEA

Your role  

You will be the driving force behind all real estate activities in the SEAK macro-region, covering a multi-market and multi-banner environment. The perimeter includes retail, office, and industrial assets. The activities cover not only leasing and development but also acquisition and disposal of assets. 

Main Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and execution of the regional market strategy aligned with overall business objectives
• Effectively implement the company’s real estate objectives and the group strategy in coherence with market growth
• Promote and maintain strong working relationships in the development and/or broker community
• Negotiate all terms, conditions and economics by specific retail location that serve the best interests of the company which include new sites, extensions, renewals, kickouts, rents, opex, rent reductions, restoration works, resolving lease issues in conjunction with staff attorneys
• Maintain a strong working relationship with pertinent internal departments (e.g. Operations, Legal, Design and Construction) to ensure timely completion of documents and lease related activities (e.g. openings, relocations, remodels and closures)
• Present negotiated deals to the VP of Real Estate, SVP of Retail Services, Brand GM and Brand Senior Executives with a recommended course of action
• Inform the company of activities within the shopping center and retail industry (e.g. center expansions, new malls, ownership changes, bankruptcies, acquisitions)
• Make marketplace site visits to evaluate the retail environment, generate potential new company sites and locations or relocations and to enhance relationship
• Manage leasing coordinators and related office responsibilities   

Main Requirements

• Excellent business acumen and flexible and creative in finding solutions to ensure business results
• Strong at negotiating to ensure the best rents and positions for our assets.  
• Solid financial knowledge (P&L understanding and economic impact of deals)
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, being a point of reference and pivotal figure in the management of all stakeholders involved.  

What’s in it for you 

In EssilorLuxottica, you are not defined just by your job title. Each career adventure is unique, but have a glimpse of the benefits and perks you can have by choosing us.  

1. Gain access to countless opportunities for growth - whether horizontally, vertically, or internationally - within a globally recognized leader that has a strong presence worldwide and covers every step of the value creation process (from R&D to Manufacturing, from Distribution to Stores, and everything in between). 
2. Join the Employee Shareholding Program to share in the Company’s success and directly benefit from EssilorLuxottica’s growth. 
3. Possibility of flexible ways of working and entitlement to a set number of paid days off each year to relax, recharge, spend time with family and pursue personal interests.   
4. Enjoy team-building events and recreational activities organized by our volunteer-based ‘Happiness Committee’ in Singapore.   
5. Opportunity to volunteer with the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation and be an active part of our mission to improve lives by improving sight. 
6. Medical benefits including health insurance coverage for hospital & surgical, outpatient - general practitioner and specialist, TCM, dental, and mental wellbeing. 

Recruiting process

Our recruitment process may vary; If you are selected, you will be contacted by our recruiters to guide you through the specific steps for your application.​ 

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment​ 

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.