Real Estate & Expansion Manager

About the role

The Real Estate Manager manages the day-to-day operations of Levi's real estate business in Mexico City, covering owned-and-operated (O&O), commissionaire and franchise models. The role ensures efficient and profitable performance of O&O and partner properties, maintains positive tenant and partner relationships and contributes to the success of the Levi's direct-to-consumer business. It is a hybrid position based in the Polanco office, with three days per week in the office.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the retail and real estate strategy for the assigned geography and grow the business profitably.
• Investigate, negotiate and close deals for new Levi's stores across O&O and franchise models, and lead the regional real estate portfolio.
• Define and execute development plans, manage landlord relationships and negotiate rent reviews.
• Assess the existing store portfolio (openings, refits, relocations, closings, contracts, locations) to improve profitability and brand visibility.
• Work with the SP&C team on refits and openings, prepare projects for Retail Property Board approval, and support Finance in defining the P&L.
• Negotiate rents, terms and conditions with landlords and proactively renegotiate, change and extend existing contracts.
• Find and evaluate potential locations, provide benchmarks, and deliver Capex and A&P updates for each project.
• Maintain property summaries, partner master overview and expansion/capex trackers for FP&A, BX/SP&C, Planning and Trading.
• Grow the franchise footprint: select partners, negotiate franchise agreements and manage contract negotiations while ensuring compliance and governance.
• Keep costs effective, monitor T&E and vendors, and plan spending in line with company rules.

Required profile

• Degree in Business Management or another relevant qualification related to real estate.
• At least 5 years of experience in store network or real estate development, focused on acquiring new locations, preferably in the branded goods industry (apparel, accessories, lingerie) in Italy.
• Retail development and management, franchise management and real estate experience, with a strong preference for a retail operations background.
• Fluent English, spoken and written.
• Proactive, decision-making and problem-solving approach, with strong internal and external relationships.

Required skills

• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• Deep knowledge of the distribution, real estate and retail competition markets.
• Comfort with store P&Ls (O&O, commissionaire, franchise).
• Affinity for legal compliance and technical requirements of commercial spaces.

What we offer

• Total rewards package including base pay, incentive plans, paid leave and health insurance.
• Product discounts.