Director Of Real Estate Development

In short

As the Director of Real Estate Development, Americas, you will strategically lead the expansion and optimization of On's real estate portfolio across the US, Canada, and Latin America. Reporting to the Senior Director of Global Real Estate Development on the Global Real Estate Development team, you will ensure our retail, showroom, and office spaces are architecturally distinct and fully aligned with On's premium brand identity and ambitious growth objectives. You will navigate intricate logistical and jurisdictional landscapes, overseeing all aspects from design and construction to facilities management and critical landlord negotiations, driving both strategic vision and operational excellence for our extensive physical footprint.

Your Mission

• Define and execute the strategic real estate development roadmap for the Americas region, ensuring alignment with On’s global expansion goals and brand vision across diverse geographical and regulatory landscapes

• Lead comprehensive design, construction, and project management for all retail, showroom, and office spaces, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while navigating multi-jurisdictional requirements

• Establish and optimize processes for robust financial control and risk management across all real estate projects, partnering closely with Finance and Controlling teams

• Oversee all aspects of facilities management, asset protection, and operational compliance for the entire Americas real estate portfolio, ensuring an elevated brand experience

• Initiate, negotiate, and manage complex lease commitments and legal agreements directly with landlords and partners across the region, ensuring favorable terms and strict regulatory compliance

• Drive continuous improvement in real estate development processes, leveraging innovative approaches and market insights to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

• Cultivate strong relationships with cross-functional global and regional teams, including Retail, Office, Legal, and Indirect Procurement, to ensure seamless project execution and alignment

• Champion sustainable building practices and operational efficiencies across all new and existing properties, reflecting On’s commitment to environmental stewardship

Your story

• You bring 11+ years of experience in strategic real estate development, including extensive experience in retail design, construction, and portfolio optimization within complex, multi-national markets

• You have 4+ years leading functions with teams of leaders, ideally overseeing directors across diverse real estate development portfolios or related operational domains

• You have demonstrated ability to drive and optimize extensive real estate portfolios for high-growth, premium global retail or consumer brands, specifically across diverse jurisdictions and a business navigating rapid growth and operational scaling

• Your expertise includes a deep understanding of the varying cultural nuances, intricate market dynamics, and complex regulatory landscapes across the Americas region

• You possess a proven track record in complex contract negotiation, direct landlord engagement, financial modeling, and risk mitigation strategies related to large-scale, multi-jurisdictional real estate investments

• You have the capacity to integrate innovative design and construction solutions that embody brand identity and enhance customer experience, adaptable to different regional contexts

• You are willing to travel as required, up to 30% of the time, with fluctuations based on business demands across the Americas region

What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.

• Step One

  It starts with you...

  You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role. We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. We ask that you allow around 14 days for us to come back to you with a response. If you are a good fit to the role, someone will follow up with you within that window. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.

• Step Two

  Interview with a recruiter

  What ignites your spirit? This is where we’ll start getting to know all about you and what makes you tick – and it’s your first chance to get a feel for our culture. Chatting with a member of our talent team, you’ll learn more about On and how we work. We’ll learn about what motivates you and what you could bring to the team.

• Step Three

  Interview with a hiring manager

  Ready to dig into the details? This second interview will be held with your future manager and will focus on the specifics of the job. Together you’ll delve into your unique skills and experiences and how they could be relevant at On. It's also a time to assess how you might feel working side-by-side. Bring any questions you have about the job, the team or anything else you might like to know – this is an open forum.

• Step Four

  The Case Study

  What's your style? This task will help us understand how you think, face a challenge and give insight into your novel ideas. Designed to give everyone their best shot, your case study is based on something you might typically experience on the job. This is your chance to show us what you’ve got. So express yourself. Be you.

• Step Five

  The Experience Day

  Your first taste of the Oniverse. This is a time to meet some of the people you'll be working closest with. In person or virtually, you'll get a feel for the day-to-day at On and the people who make it happen. You'll chat with a few potential teammates - the conversations will be as equally driven by the role and your experience as by our values. We believe how you do things is just as important as what you do.

• Step Six

  The Result

  Are we a good fit? We’ll get together internally to share our feedback and decide if we’re a match. We know that job searching is a big time investment, so it’s not a decision we take lightly. It’s also time for you to reflect on the experience – are we the right place for you? No matter the outcome, we’ll give you meaningful feedback.

Step One:

It starts with you...

You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role.

We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. We ask that you allow around 14 days for us to come back to you with a response. If you are a good fit to the role, someone will follow up with you within that window. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.