Hybrid Expansion Strategy Lead – Store Network Growth

H&M; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH 2 days per week

25% discount on H&M Group brands

Job summary

H&M is seeking an Expansion Manager for the Australia & New Zealand region to drive sustainable growth of our store network. You will shape and execute expansion, manage the portfolio, and lead commercial, operational, and technical initiatives that create value for the business.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will identify market opportunities, oversee CAPEX, and collaborate across Legal, Finance, Leasing, Construction and Retail Operations to deliver measurable results and exceptional

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Expansion or a senior leadership role.
• Solid understanding of expansion strategy, leasing, construction and facilities management.
• Proven experience leading and developing teams in complex, international environments.
• Demonstrated success working in a matrix organisation with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create and align the Sales Market Expansion and Portfolio Management strategy with the Brand Plan and long-term business objectives.
• Drive a customer-centric expansion strategy by identifying market opportunities through consumer demand, sales performance and catchment analysis.
• Drive sales productivity, profitability and cost control through strategic portfolio management and investment planning.
• Develop and manage the CAPEX portfolio, ensuring investment decisions support sustainable growth and long-term commercial objectives.
• Ensure all expansion, construction and facilities activities are delivered in line with company standards, governance requirements and sustainability goals.
• Review and approve projects, business cases and investment proposals to support effective commercial decision-making and risk management.
• Lead, coach and develop high-performing teams by providing the skills, clarity and support needed to achieve business goals, while fostering accountability across the function.
• Provide clear direction and drive cross-functional collaboration by setting priorities, empowering decision-making and aligning teams to deliver business objectives.

Skills

Expansion strategy

Leasing

Construction

Facilities management

Team leadership

Job description

H&M is seeking an Expansion Manager for the Australia & New Zealand region to drive sustainable growth of our store network. You will shape and execute expansion, manage the portfolio, and lead commercial, operational, and technical initiatives that create value for the business.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will identify market opportunities, oversee CAPEX, and collaborate across Legal, Finance, Leasing, Construction and Retail Operations to deliver measurable results and exceptional