Sr. Manager, EMEA Real Estate & Lease

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At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values – Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality – serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.

Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further – no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

Purpose of Role

The Sr. Manager Real Estate & Lease is responsible for leading Under Armour’s real estate requirements across EMEA, providing guidance and strategic insight into potential site identifications, viability assessments, lease negotiations and ensuring financial hurdles are overcome in the overall development of Under Armour store locations.

The Sr. Manager Real Estate & Lease reports into the Director, Retail EMEA and works collaboratively with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Your Impact

• Build and maintain an established network within the retail real estate industry across EMEA
• Identify and evaluate all real estate opportunities through site visits, site selection metrics and criteria, demographic analysis and research to ensure the best locations for the brand are secured.
• Elevate the brand awareness by ensuring key markets and locations have brand presence
• Actively develop and execute the expansion strategy within EMEA
• Execute within UA guidelines and criteria for site selection, dealmaking and landlord relationship management.
• Evaluate existing store portfolio to actively drive rent reductions, recommend lease renewals and terminations and negotiate renewals and extensions where necessary
• Make commercial decisions at market level by analyzing retail KPIs and local retail trends and needs.
• Maintain key relationships with shopping outlet center owners/landlords at portfolio level

Qualifications

• University degree with an emphasis in Real Estate, Finance or Business or equivalent professional experience.
• Min. 8 years of relevant experience, preferably with retail sports/fashion brands
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Thrives in a collaborative environment that values trust, support, and open communication, contributing positively to a team culture where everyone succeeds together
• Proven experience managing lease portfolios, including renewals, extensions and critical date tracking
• Strong knowledge in Real Estate regulatory controls and policies
• Good numeracy in real estate, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to think strategically, define business opportunities and problems, collect, interpret and analyze abstract and concrete information, and create strategic, value-add solutions.
• Strong presentation, communication and negotiation skills
• Geographical mobility
• Proven ability to work cross functionally to achieve goals and objectives
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects

Benefits & Perks

• Paid “UA Give Back” Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community.
• Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources – We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being.
• 38 hour working week
• Hybrid work
• 28 days holiday
• Teammate Resource groups e.g. Green Machine, Sustainability, LGBTQIA+, Women in Leading and Living, Balance for mental health and wellbeing etc.
• Human Performance Institute (Gym) on site
• Local Language course when moving from abroad

Our Commitment to Diversity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request.