Lease Manager

The position is based in Paris, but covers France, Belgium, and Luxembourg, with frequent travel required.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Leasing Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Executing the long-term leasing strategy for our brand(s), ensuring alignment with evolving business needs and driving progress across all legal and commercial renegotiations, as well as capital projects in the pipeline.
• Proactively identifying opportunities to enhance our portfolio of commercial and non-commercial assets in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg, balancing short-term financial impact with long-term strategic value. Leading optimization efforts in renegotiations, rebuilds, right-sizing, relocations, and terminations.
• Setting and following up on the future growth roadmap across France, Belgium and Luxembourg by continuously mapping competitors, monitoring market developments, and identifying new location opportunities within the retail real estate landscape.
• Building and recommending comprehensive business cases, considering strategic alignment with key stakeholders, location suitability, commercial concept, space configuration, legal and financial terms.
• Representing the brand(s) externally, managing strong relationships with existing landlords and engaging with potential future partners to support long-term growth and collaboration.
• Collaborating positively and cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure aligned decision-making and seamless execution prior to finalizing negotiations.
• Supporting day-to-day leasing-related activities as required, including routine documentation of lease data across internal systems and platforms.

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

The Leasing Manager will work closely with Legal, Expansion Controlling, Store Design, Visual, Areas, and C&F teams. The role will also lead coordination with key stakeholders across local, regional, and global teams to ensure alignment with our leasing objectives and drive approvals.

WHO YOU ARE

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Results-driven, strategic, and analytical, with a motivation to achieve measurable outcomes
• Entrepreneurial and well-networked, with a strong growth mindset and a "can-do attitude
• Financially adept, with a solid understanding of Profit & Loss structures and key financial drivers
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Fluency in English required 
• Knowledge of Flemish or Dutch would be a plus.

YOUR BACKGROUND

We are looking for candidates who:

• Hold a bachelor's or master's degree in Real Estate, Business/Economics, Law or a related field
• Have at least 3 years of experience in leasing, controlling, and/or real estate, preferably within the retail industry
• Demonstrate proven capability in property leasing
• Possess a sound understanding of property legal frameworks and contract terms
• Have a strong business mindset combined with a visionary approach

WHAT WE OFFER

At H&M Group, we're proud to be a dynamic and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits, extensive development opportunities worldwide, and a comprehensive training program from day one.

• A 25% personal discount across all H&M Group brands
• A 13th-month bonus
• The possibility of additional variable compensation depending on the company's overall economic performance (Profit-sharing & Incentives)
• A HIP program (retirement departure bonus)
• Quality health insurance coverage from your first day
• Disability and life insurance
• Meal vouchers worth €9 (55% employer contribution)
• 75% reimbursement of public transport costs
• Access to CSE (works council) benefits
• A Quality of Work Life agreement
• A working time reduction agreement offering 23 RTT days per year
• Opportunities for international career growth within the H&M Group

WHO WE ARE

H&M Group is a global company comprising strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions can go hand in hand. We aim to make fashion accessible to the many, with our customers at the heart of every decision we make.

We are a team of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues, united by our shared culture and values. Together, we use our scale, knowledge, and influence to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.

JOIN US

Our uniqueness stems from many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and the opportunities for growth. But most of all, it's our people who make us who we are.

Take the next step in your career with us. The journey starts here.

We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competence. Therefore, we kindly ask you not to attach a cover letter to your application.

Company Description

H&M is a fashion brand offering the latest styles and inspiration – from trend-led pieces and unique designer collaborations to affordable wardrobe essentials. Our business idea is to provide fashion and quality at the best price in a sustainable way.