In short

As the Head of Real Estate Development EMEA at On, you will oversee, expand, and optimize On's real estate portfolio. The team includes design, construction, facility operations, safety, health, asset protection, and leasing. Leading a team with a cross-functional focus, you'll ensure our retail, showroom, and office spaces align with On's brand identity, fostering a premium experience.

Your Mission

Design & Construction Management:

  • Design and Construction Management of Real Estate Assets including direct-to-consumer (DTC), distributor (DMS), retail partner shop-in-shops (B2B), offices, showrooms, and OAC Oversight
  • Manage all aspects of design and construction for retail, showroom, and office spaces, working with the global design, retail and office teams
  • Establish a strong link between construction activities and production procurement which is managed by the indirect procurement team, also ensuring tight cost control in partnership with our FP&A and Controlling teams

Facilities Management:

  • Oversee facility management for all real estate assets, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with safety and health standards
  • Support office management across the globe by implementing standards that can be leveraged by the regional teams
  • Manage asset protection, which is especially relevant for the growing own retail fleet

Lease Commitments and Legal Compliance:

  • Oversee and manage all EMEA lease commitments, collaborating with the retail team and leasing partners
  • Manage legal aspects of leases, contracts, and other real estate agreements, ensuring compliance with local and international laws

Financial and Risk Management:

  • Develop and manage budgets for real estate projects, including design, construction, renovation, and ongoing operational expenses
  • Monitor financial performance against targets and implement cost-saving measures when necessary
  • Assess, manage, and develop risk mitigation strategies associated with real estate investments, including market fluctuations and geopolitical factors
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  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera
  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera

Your story

  • 8+ years of experience in retail real estate development, retail design, and retail construction management

  • 3+ years of experience building and leading high-performing teams with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve goals

  • Experience optimizing real estate portfolios for high-growth premium global retail brands

  • Knowledgable in various microcultures and physical landscapes of popular metropolitan areas within the region

  • Knowledgable in local regulations and compliance requirements for real estate operations within the region

  • Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time; travel percentage will fluctuate based on business needs

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