[Remote] Senior Real Estate Manager, Central South

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company that focuses on creating transformational products and experiences for athletic pursuits. They are seeking a Senior Real Estate Manager to manage property assets, negotiate lease terms, and collaborate with various teams to ensure retail environments are opened on time and aligned with design visions.


Responsibilities

  • Manage the full spectrum of property assets related to leased space; work directly with landlords and brokers to meet space needs/requirements; negotiate terms and conditions of leases; review offers to lease and lease agreements
  • Collaborate with lease mgmt & portfolio team on new lease and amendment reviews; store openings and other real estate activity related thereto; lease database management; key lease dates; communication of lease data (especially store opening dates) to Store Construction, Store Planning, Design, Financial Planning and other key departments
  • Collaborate with Store Design, Store Construction and program managers to ensure retail environments are opened on time, aligned with the store design vision and within the approved proforma
  • Interface with attorneys to review, negotiate and finalize lease docs

Skills

  • 8 - 10 years related real estate leasing experience, preferably representing retail tenants
  • Expert knowledge of lease language & related legal documentation specific to commercial real-estate
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills - verbal and written
  • Confidence in dealing with people (internal and external) and resolving issues diplomatically
  • Resourceful with a high level of initiative and strategic thinking to develop holistic market plans
  • Proven work ethic with utmost integrity
  • Desire to excel and succeed
  • Self-awareness, with a desire for constant self-improvement
  • Authorization to work in the USA is required for this role
  • This is a remote position that requires the candidate to be located within the Central South region, including New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas, the Florida Panhandle, or Memphis
  • Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life
  • Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results
  • Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same
  • Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure
  • Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships
  • Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn't take yourself too seriously

Benefits

  • Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
  • Paid time off
  • Savings and retirement plan matching
  • Generous employee discount
  • Fitness & yoga classes
  • Parenthood top-up
  • Extensive catalog of development course offerings
  • People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)

Company Overview

  • Lululemon is a technical athletic apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other sweaty pursuits. It was founded in 1998, and is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://shop.lululemon.com.

    • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • lululemon has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 43 in 2025, 44 in 2024, 43 in 2023, 61 in 2022, 42 in 2021, 19 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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