Prada Group Looking for Real Estate Manager, North America at New York City Metropolitan Area Full Time

Job Summary/Purposes

The Real Estate Manager will partner with the Director of Real Estate and Business Development, to execute the Company’s growth and expansion plans for the PRADA Americas region, by identifying key markets, locating properties, opening new stores, and negotiating lease terms and renewals for our retail portfolio (Prada & Miu Miu).

Responsibilities

• Work with leasing managers and local brokers to identify strong prospective locations in malls, high street and department store and conduct negotiation of business terms for new stores within PRADA requirements, including negotiating renewal terms for expiring leases may exist.
• Presenting recommendations to the Director of Real Estate & Business Development, including both new locations and existing locations with new leasing and expiring leases, coordinating with cross-functional partners to obtain and prepare all information.
• Create presentations that are visually appealing and easy to understand, to enable the Executives to make informed decisions.
• Collaborate with other departments (Retail, Engineering, Legal, Real Estate HQ) to gather information for presentations based on established priorities and deadlines.
• Communicate with external stakeholders (Leasing Manager and brokers) to gather information for presentations based on the established priorities and deadlines.
• Work with internal Counsel to negotiate the terms of all documents necessary for each new/renewing store, including requirements around insurance and construction.
• Coordinate with the internal Engineering department to ensure that construction projects proceed according to schedule.
• Travel to markets for store visits & and market assessment, if necessary.

Requirements

• Native or Fluent in Italian, written and spoken
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in acquiring luxury retail real estate locations
• Proven ability to conduct successful negotiations of both business terms and legal documentation
• Existing Real Estate relationships with leasing managers of malls and department stores within The Americas market
• Expert knowledge and capabilities in PowerPoint to create captivating presentations for local Regional office and HQ
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, flexible contributor, and adept at staying on-task and on time despite ever-changing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail
• Must possess a team player attitude
• Effective oral/written communication and organizational skills are required
• Must maintain and secure sensitive/confidential information with the utmost confidentiality