UNIQLO Hiring! Full Time Assistant Store Development Manager in - Ricebowl

Leasing & Landlord Management

• Lead and manage all lease-related activities, including documentation, negotiation preparation, and execution in coordination with internal stakeholders and legal advisors
• Independently lead and negotiate lease terms with landlords, driving commercially optimal outcomes while balancing operational and legal considerations
• Build and manage strong landlord relationships across the portfolio, proactively resolving issues and unlocking opportunities
• Drive lease strategy by analysing commercial terms, benchmarking deals, and supporting negotiation positioning

Store Network Planning & Business Support

• Lead feasibility studies, site evaluations, and financial analysis to support new store openings, renewals, and network optimization
• Prepare and present business cases for board approval, with clear commercial rationale and risk assessment
• Support store network strategy development through data-driven insights and market understanding

Store Development & Project Delivery

• Oversee all store development documentation and governance, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Partner with Project Managers to deliver end-to-end store development, including planning, design coordination, contract finalization, procurement, and construction progress control
• Ensure seamless store openings through close coordination with Store Operations and cross-functional teams

Insurance & Risk Management

• Oversee all store-related insurance matters, including policy renewals and ad hoc coverage (events, pop-ups, project works), ensuring full compliance with lease requirements
• Manage end-to-end insurance claims process, ensuring timely resolution and minimizing business risk exposure
• Strengthen overall risk management practices through structured tracking and stakeholder coordination

Cross-functional Leadership & Governance

• Drive alignment across Store Development, Legal, Finance, Operations, and external stakeholders to ensure efficient execution of leases and projects
• Represent Store Development in key internal and external discussions, including landlord negotiations and strategic forums
• Ensure governance standards are met across all processes, documentation, and approvals

Skills

• :Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and negotiate effectively with landlords and senior stakeholder
• sProven ability to lead lease negotiations independently, driving commercially optimal outcomes across key terms (rent, tenure, incentives, exit clauses
• )Good understanding of legal and contractual frameworks, with the ability to interpret lease agreements, identify key risks, and work effectively with Legal teams to finalize contract
• sStrong stakeholder management and relationship-building capability across internal functions and external partner
• sAbility to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams while driving outcomes and ensuring accountabilit
• yStrong commercial acumen and business logic, with the ability to assess deals, evaluate trade-offs, and make sound decisions independentl
• yGood understanding of the retail and real estate environment in Singapore, including market dynamics and landlord expectation
• sAbility to think strategically and creatively to support store network growth and enhance customer experience (LifeWear concept
• )Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and solution-oriented mindse

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Knowledg

• e:Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, Law, or related discipli
• neStrong understanding of retail leasing principles, commercial structures, and Singapore real estate market dynami
• csGood working knowledge of lease contracts and legal frameworks, with the ability to interpret key terms, identify risks, and collaborate effectively with Leg
• alSolid understanding of financial concepts (P&L, ROI, payback) to evaluate store performance and lease viabili

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Experien

• ce:5–8 years of relevant experience in retail leasing, real estate, or store developm
• entProven track record in independently leading or driving lease negotiations with landlords, achieving commercially favorable outco
• mesExperience in site selection, feasibility studies, and preparation of business cases for new store openings, renewals, or relocati
• onsStrong exposure to commercial deal evaluation, including rental structures, incentives, and cost-benefit analy
• sisDemonstrated ability to build, manage, and influence relationships with key stakeholders, including landlords, agents, and internal cross-functional te
• amsExperience managing multiple store development projects concurrently in a fast-paced environm