Senior Lead - Real Estate Manager

In short

As the Senior Lead - Real Estate Manager, you will drive the strategic expansion and portfolio management of On's physical presence across the Americas region. Reporting to the Director of Real Estate & Development, AMER, you will lead high-impact site selection, lease negotiations, and transaction execution across retail and workplace environments. This role is critical to On's omnichannel growth strategy by securing premium, brand-aligned locations that elevate our market presence and deliver strong commercial returns.

• You bring 8+ years of functional experience in real estate leasing, brokerage, or development within premium retail or high-growth consumer environments
• You bring 2+ years of direct people leadership experience, guiding, mentoring, and developing real estate specialists and external partner networks across multiple markets
• Deep expertise in structuring and negotiating complex lease contracts, with a comprehensive understanding of commercial, financial, and legal frameworks across North America and LATAM
• Proven track record of evaluating site profitability through robust financial modeling, Cap Ex assessment, and long-term deal structuring
• Strong strategic appreciation for premium retail markets, brand adjacency, key street dynamics, and evolving consumer traffic patterns across major regional hubs
• Comfort traveling up to 40% of the time to support site evaluations, landlord negotiations, and key market reviews across the region