The Property Division manages all aspects of Alshaya's 2,500 store retail property portfolio for our 70+ brands across 19 countries. The property division is split into 3 areas, Real Estate, Project Management and Facilities Management (FM). The Division holds regular reviews on store performance and drives real estate portfolio maximisations to ensure it meets the company's and brands' expectations in regard to quality and profitability. With 450 new stores opened in 2012, and with 425 new stores and 400 refurbishments planned for 2013, the work is fast-paced and dynamic. The team structure is split by region, ensuring your exposure across a number of international blue chip brands.

The Role:

The Real Estate Manager is accountable for the new store opening plan, negotiating and renegotiating leases, initiating and maintaining key contracts, site selection and budgets and always strives to secure the most prominent space in malls and street locations wherever possible.

Qualifications & Requirements:

You will have/be:

* A relevant professional qualification (Chartered Surveyor or similar).

* A minimum of 10 years' experience in property management /negotiation/renegotiation

* A minimum of 2 years' experience in property management specific to retail

* Legal training (desirable).

About M.H. Alshaya Co.

M.H. Alshaya Co. is a leading international franchise operator for over 70 of the world's most recognised retail brands including Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang's, The Cheesecake Factory, Victoria's Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn and KidZania. The company operates over 2,800 stores across diverse customer sectors: Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Leisure & Entertainment.

Alshaya's stores can be found in markets across the Middle East and North Africa, Russia, Turkey and Europe and the company employs more than 44,000 people from over 110 nationalities.