Expansion, Real Estate and development Manager

Area: Real Estate & Expansion Location: Nordic Region Reporting to: Country Manager / Regional Expansion Director Travel: Frequent travel across the Nordic markets THE TEAM At Inditex, our Expansion & Real Estate team plays a key role in shaping the future of our brands. We identify opportunities, secure strategic locations and deliver projects that bring our store concepts to life across the region. As we continue our ambitious growth plans in the Nordics, we are looking for an experienced professional who combines commercial vision, real estate expertise and project leadership to help drive the next phase of our expansion journey. HOW WE IMAGINE YOU You are passionate about retail, real estate and creating opportunities that support long-term business growth. You enjoy negotiating, building relationships and identifying strategic locations that strengthen a brand's presence in the market. You are equally comfortable discussing investment cases, negotiating lease terms and following up on construction projects to ensure delivery on time and within budget. • 8–10+ years of experience in retail expansion, commercial real estate or property development. • Strong knowledge of the Nordic retail real estate market. • Proven experience negotiating leases and managing landlord relationships. • Experience coordinating construction and fit-out projects. • Strong financial and analytical capabilities. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. • Fluent English; Nordic language skills are an advantage. WHAT YOU'LL DO Expansion & Opportunity Generation • Identify, evaluate and secure strategic retail opportunities. • Conduct market, competitor and catchment analysis. • Prepare feasibility studies and investment proposals. • Develop and execute expansion plans aligned with brand and business objectives. Real Estate & Portfolio Management • Lead lease negotiations, renewals, relocations and renegotiations. • Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords and developers. • Manage and optimise occupancy costs across the portfolio. • Identify opportunities to improve profitability and long-term portfolio performance. Development & Project Delivery • Coordinate projects from opportunity identification through store opening. • Follow up on construction and fit-out projects to ensure delivery on time, within budget and according to Inditex standards. • Work closely with Construction, Architecture, Maintenance, Finance and Legal teams. • Ensure all permits and approvals are obtained throughout the development process. Stakeholder Management • Act as the key link between Nordic operations and Inditex's central Real Estate teams. • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. • Support decision-making through clear analysis, reporting and recommendations. WHAT WE OFFER • The opportunity to shape the future expansion of some of the world's most recognised fashion brands. • A strategic role with significant impact on the growth of the Nordic business. • Collaboration with international teams across the Inditex Group. • A dynamic environment where commercial thinking, entrepreneurship and execution are highly valued. • Professional development within one of the world's leading fashion retail groups. We are committed to ensure that our recruitment processes are barrier free and as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for people with disability or long-term conditions. If you are interested in this position and believe that you match the required profile, please apply. Looking forward to you application!