Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
3 days ago
Leasing Manager

Job Description

WHAT YOU’LL DO   

As a Leasing Manager you are responsible for: 

Executing the long-term leasing strategy for our brand(s), ensuring alignment with evolving business needs and driving progress across all legal and commercial renegotiations, and capital projects in the pipeline. 

Proactively identifying opportunities to enhance our portfolio of commercial and non-commercial assets in Australia and New Zealand, balancing short-term financial impact with long-term strategic value. Lead optimization efforts in renegotiations, rebuilds, right-sizes, relocations, and terminations. 

Setting and following up the future growth roadmap across Australia and New Zealand by continuously mapping competition, monitoring market developments, and identifying new location opportunities within the retail real estate landscape. 

Building and recommending HoTs (Heads of Terms) and full business cases, considering strategy alignment with key stakeholders, location suitability, commercial concept, space configuration, legal and financial terms. 

Represent the brand(s) externally, managing strong relationships with existing landlords and engaging with potential future partners to support long-term growth and collaboration. 

Collaborating positively and cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure aligned decision-making and seamless execution before finalizing negotiations. 

Supporting day-to-day leasing related activities as required, including routine documentation of lease data across internal systems and platforms. 

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH   

The Leasing Manager role will report to the Expansion Manager and work closely with Legal, Expansion Controlling and Construction. The role will also take the lead in coordinating with key stakeholders across regional and global teams to ensure alignment with our leasing objectives and drive approvals. 

 WHO YOU ARE   

We are looking for people who are… 

Results-driven and motivated to achieve measurable outcomes 

Entrepreneurial, with a strong growth mindset 

Solution-oriented, always seeking practical and effective answers 

Financially adept, with a good understanding of P&L structures and key financial drivers 

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, including managing across time zones and handling frequent travel 

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 

Fluent in English, both written and spoken 

We are looking for people with… 

Holders of a bachelor's or master's degree in real estate, Business/Economics or similar 

At least 5 years of working experience from leasing, controlling and/or real estate, preferably within the retail industry 

Proven capability in property leasing 

Sound understanding of property legal frameworks and contract terms  

WHO WE ARE   

H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.    

We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.     

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE    


At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe.  

We offer flexible working arrangements with the option to WFH 2 days a week. Subject to business needs   

You will receive 25% off H&M Group brands; H&M, COS, Monki, Weekdays, Arket, & Other Stories   

We are an inclusive company where you are encouraged to be yourself at work   

JOIN US   

Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.  

Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.  

*We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.  

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