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 stakeholders
Proven 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 contracts
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capability across internal functions and external partners
Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams while driving outcomes and ensuring accountability
Strong commercial acumen and business logic, with the ability to assess deals, evaluate trade-offs, and make sound decisions independently
Good understanding of the retail and real estate environment in Singapore, including market dynamics and landlord expectations
Ability to think strategically and creatively to support store network growth and enhance customer experience (Life
Wear concept)
Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset
Knowledge
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, Law, or related discipline
Strong understanding of retail leasing principles, commercial structures, and Singapore real estate market dynamics
Good working knowledge of lease contracts and legal frameworks, with the ability to interpret key terms, identify risks, and collaborate effectively with Legals
Solid understanding of financial concepts (P&L, ROI, payback) to evaluate store performance and lease viability
Experience5–8 years of relevant experience in retail leasing, real estate, or store development
Proven track record in independently leading or driving lease negotiations with landlords, achieving commercially favorable outcomes
Experience in site selection, feasibility studies, and preparation of business cases for new store openings, renewals, or relocations
Strong exposure to commercial deal evaluation, including rental structures, incentives, and cost-benefit analysis
Demonstrated ability to build, manage, and influence relationships with key stakeholders, including landlords, agents, and internal cross-functional teams
Experience managing multiple store development projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment

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 stakeholders
Proven 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 contracts
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capability across internal functions and external partners
Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams while driving outcomes and ensuring accountability
Strong commercial acumen and business logic, with the ability to assess deals, evaluate trade-offs, and make sound decisions independently
Good understanding of the retail and real estate environment in Singapore, including market dynamics and landlord expectations
Ability to think strategically and creatively to support store network growth and enhance customer experience (Life
Wear concept)
Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset
Knowledge
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, Law, or related discipline
Strong understanding of retail leasing principles, commercial structures, and Singapore real estate market dynamics
Good working knowledge of lease contracts and legal frameworks, with the ability to interpret key terms, identify risks, and collaborate effectively with Legals
Solid understanding of financial concepts (P&L, ROI, payback) to evaluate store performance and lease viability
Experience5–8 years of relevant experience in retail leasing, real estate, or store development
Proven track record in independently leading or driving lease negotiations with landlords, achieving commercially favorable outcomes
Experience in site selection, feasibility studies, and preparation of business cases for new store openings, renewals, or relocations
Strong exposure to commercial deal evaluation, including rental structures, incentives, and cost-benefit analysis
Demonstrated ability to build, manage, and influence relationships with key stakeholders, including landlords, agents, and internal cross-functional teams
Experience managing multiple store development projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment

Assistant Store Development Manager

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Assistant Store Development Manager

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Assistant Store Development Manager

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Assistant Store Development Manager

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