Real Estate Operations Director
We live sneakers, streetwear, and neighborhood culture! All Day! Every Day!
With more than 750 stores in Europe and the USA, SNIPES is one of the leading sneaker and streetwear retailers worldwide. Since opening its first store in Essen, Germany in 1998, SNIPES has been an integral part of street culture and is constantly growing thanks to its proximity to the community and regular openings worldwide.
At SNIPES, everything revolves around youth culture. In stores and online at snipes.com and snipesusa.com, our community finds a wide range of internationally renowned sneakers and apparel brands for the latest fits from head to toe. We dive deep into subcultures, sponsor some of the biggest hip-hop festivals, events, and sports teams throughout the world to stay close to our community and keep our deep roots in the global street culture community. Therefore, we work closely with key figures from the scene like DJ Khaled, our Chief Creative Officer. But whether it's sponsorships or developing grassroots projects we prioritize giving back to the community in everything we do.
SNIPES has always kept an ear to the streets to create a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. Through our community program "SNIPES serves" and its localized approach we support the needs of our communities, empower, and celebrate our dynamic culture.
Responsibilities
Real Estate Support
- Manage and maintain real estate databases, tracking active deals, lease expirations, renewals, and key property milestones
- Support the site selection process by coordinating data collection, due diligence materials, and committee presentations
- Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and Retail partners to streamline approval workflows for new deals, renewals, and terminations
- Prepare real estate reporting and performance dashboards for leadership
Design and Planning Support
Manage the Store Planning Manager through all phases of new store development from the initial Release for Survey, through the Due Diligence process, Design Phase, Construction Drawings and PermitsDirect the Store Planning Manager through the design process during the Design Review Meetings (DRM) with the Germany team, including active feedback on design packetsFacilitates, along with the Store Planning Manager, the management of all design drawing setsAssist in tracking the building permit process for all projectsPartner with the Purchasing Team to incorporate the Tenant Supplied Material (TSM) schedule in the drawing setsConstruction & Facilities Support
Partner with Construction Project Managers to track project schedules, budgets, and vendor performanceAssist in bid analysis, purchase order management, and invoice processingCoordinate with Facilities team to manage maintenance vendors, service requests, and preventative maintenance programsSupport sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives across the store fleet and corporate facilitiesOperational Excellence
Develop and optimize processes, templates, and tools that improve efficiency and data accuracy across teamsManage relationships with key external partners, including brokers, landlords, architects, and general contractorsSupport ongoing efforts to align real estate strategy with company growth objectives and brand standardsQualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Construction Management, or related field5+ years of experience in retail real estate operations, construction project coordination, or facilities managementStrong understanding of lease administration, construction processes, and facilities maintenance workflowsProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with project management or lease management software (e.g., Lucernex, Tango, Smartsheet) is a plusExcellent organizational and analytical skills with attention to detailProven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentStrong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across departments and with external vendorsCultural Success Factors
Enthusiasm for the brandConsumer ObsessedInnovative MindsetCollaborative natureSkillful communicatorData-Driven Decision MakingAdaptable and FlexibleDisciplined and self-motivatedBenefits with SNIPES
Generous Employee DiscountPaid HolidaysSummer HoursHybrid work schedulePTO (Paid Time Off)Bonus PlanAffordable Health InsuranceRetirement ContributionsSnipes USA and all its subsidiary Companies are equal opportunity employers. We will not discriminate or make hiring decisions based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other criteria that would violate any Federal or State laws.