Retail Business Development Director

4 weeks ago


Old Toronto, Canada Lindt & Sprüngli (Canada), Inc Full time
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Join Lindt & Sprüngli (Canada), Inc. as a Senior Manager, Retail Business Development, and spearhead the company's retail growth strategy in Canada.

About the Role

As a key member of our Extended Leadership Team, you will be responsible for leading all business development leasing functions for Lindt retail locations across Canada.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Spearheading strategic planning to drive retail growth and meet business objectives;
  • Leading the semi-annual store portfolio strategic review process with senior leadership, cross-functional partners, and external consultants;
  • Partnering closely with Finance and Operations partners to establish Investment Requests related to Store Development;
  • Preparing and presenting executive presentations of all Real Estate Proposals; preparing letters of intent/proposals prior to Executive approval and submitting finalized documentation to appropriate parties including external consultants and property leasing offices;
  • Coodinating documentation for Legal counsel on lease agreements and ensuring all leases are executed prior to start of construction;
  • Collaborating with both external and cross-functional teams, including but not limited to architects, contractors, and visual merchandisers, to create inviting and functional store environments;
  • Internally managing all real estate initiatives, including leasing processes, as well as maintaining a pipeline of future business development, including new stores, remodels, relocations, short term extensions, and kickouts;
  • Working with external real estate consultants to negotiate the economics for each new or renewal lease agreement to secure favorable terms;
  • Evaluating and improving lease language consistently when negotiating proposals, prior to executive review;
  • Maintaining a database of existing stores and lease renewal data;


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