Location: United Kingdom
State/Province/City: London
City: London
Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC)
Senior Director, Store Development EMEA
Description & Requirements
who we are
lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.
a day in the life: what you’ll do
- Reporting into the SVP, EMEA, the Senior Director, Store Development is responsible for overall management of construction, real estate, store design & facilities for all existing and new store build outs in EMEA.
- Problem solve based on realities of each specific project and location to ensure that stores are opening in the best locations, on time, on budget, and with a high level of brand enhancement and experience.
- Work closely with both in-house team and external vendors & Contractors to ensure that all processes from start to finish are consistent with our Company ethos.
- Stakeholder management of Franchise partners to ensure global consistency across store design
- Provide ongoing leadership + development to Store Development team.
- Apply senior level management skills to improve efficiency, resolve problems, and accomplish objectives within department.
key Responsibilities and Duties
- Leading and developing the store expansion strategy and implementation for EMEA from the expansion of new stores to remodeling of the existing store network across our owned and franchise channels.
- Partnering with Retail leadership on the real estate strategy and getting cross functional alignment and approval throughout the organization.
- Design & build the most efficient and profitable stores.
- Monitor and report on variances in store development budget costs and store forecasts relative to strategic plans for the business unit.
- Negotiate all cost pricing with vendors for cost controls involved in store build outs.
- Act as a mentor and provide leadership training and guidance to design, construction, and real estate team members.
- Partner with Global teams to ensure brand consistency across the region.
- Keep store projects on time and on budget.
- Drive the planning and roadmap of stores for the AOP processes as well as the annual CapEx forecasts.
- Liaise with International market counterparts in NA, China and APAC to accelerate learnings in region.
qualifications, skills & experience
- Minimum of 15 years’ experience in store development
- A Passion for design, building and Real estate
- Experience in retail construction and or general construction is a must
- Must be versatile and able to manage multiple projects
- Be able to deal with contractors and subcontractors
- Has the ability to communicate complex issues in laymen’s terms
- Adept in cost-control management
must haves
• Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
• Communicates with honesty and kindness and creates the space for others to do the same.
• Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take themselves too seriously
Role Classification:
This role is classified as Hybrid under our global SSC Hybrid Workplace Policy: In-person collaboration is important, and much of the role can be performed remotely. Work is performed from the office at least 3 days per week.
Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.
lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us ataccommodations@lululemon.com. In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.