Director - Real Estate LATAM and Southeast

At Richemont Americas, we aspire to reflect the ever-changing world around us. We are proud to employ talent from many different backgrounds, experiences, and identities to build a continually evolving, inclusive community where the diversity of our colleagues and clients is rich and celebrated. We believe when inclusion is fully embraced and empowered, creativity and knowledge emerge to deliver excellence, advancing the community that is uniquely Richemont Americas.

Director, Real Estate – LATAM and Southeast

Richemont Americas | Miami, FL

Reports to: VP, Real Estate

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Director, Real Estate, to develop and manage the real estate portfolio for our maisons in the LATAM region, along with a focus on the Southeast region of the U.S. The Director will be based in the Coral Gables office and will partner closely with the VP, Real Estate and LATAM maison leads to develop real estate strategies in their respective markets, and to spearhead negotiations with our landlords and partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the LATAM real estate portfolio and lead location identification and lease negotiation process on behalf of the maisons
• Gather and evaluate market intelligence, competitive dynamics, new development and emerging market updates
• Develop and execute retail real estate strategies in partnership with maisons
• Prepare market presentations and present deal packages for committee reviews
• Manage the existing lease database, including monitoring and actioning critical dates, renewals and terminations
• Lead portfolio optimization initiatives in partnership with maisons to inform location decisions, including review of performance, size, co-tenancy and business risks
• Ensure ongoing compliance with leases and support maisons on operational/asset management needs with landlords
• Run financial simulations and rent optimization strategies with finance, and leverage data & analytics team for productivity forecasting
• Partner with cross-functional leads throughout the full lifecycle of negotiations to meet project milestones: Store Planning and Construction, Retail and Operations, Finance, Accounting, Legal
• Continuously improve tools, processes, policies and procedures in partnership with regional managers, and monitor compliance and financial risks related to real estate concerns in relevant LATAM regions
• Manage relationships with landlords, external brokers, and consultants

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Real Estate Management or a related field.
• Candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in real estate, or a related field within a retail environment.
• Strong understanding of real estate negotiations and market dynamics in the LATAM region and Southeast area of the United States
• Ability to travel at least 30% required
• Spanish and/or Portuguese language proficiency required
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think strategically and creatively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant real estate management software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional and collaborative team.

Richemont offers a generous compensation and benefits package for eligible employees. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We Offer – United States

Employee wellbeing is a top priority at Richemont. We offer a comprehensive benefits program to support employees and their loved ones. Our core benefits include medical, dental, and vision programs. Health savings and flexible spending accounts are also available. The company offers income protection solutions including life insurance, disability benefits, and 401(k) with employer match. Understanding the importance of work-life balance, our total rewards include paid time off, a wellness reimbursement benefit, and access to the employee assistance program. Employees are encouraged to make a difference in their local communities with volunteer days off, supporting initiatives that drive change.