Leasing & Expansion Strategist

H&M

Houston (TX)

Hybrid

USD 137,249 - 167,748

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
401k match
Paid leave & time off
Employee discount

Job summary

H&M Group is seeking a Lease Manager to lead the store portfolio leasing in the Houston market, overseeing market analysis, deal negotiation, due diligence, and cross‑functional execution to secure profitable, future‑fit stores.

You will collaborate with Expansion, C&F and Legal, manage the full leasing lifecycle from pipeline to sign‑off, and ensure the portfolio outperforms competitors while aligning with brand standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Economics, or related field.
  • Strong leasing and negotiation skills within a legal framework.
  • Strategic, analytical, and multi-project management capability.
  • Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
  • Advanced English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the full leasing lifecycle from market analysis to deal negotiation.
  • Prepare business cases, conduct due diligence, and drive cross‑functional execution.
  • Negotiate best deals while adhering to Code of Ethics.
  • Coordinate with C&F, Legal, and Expansion to finalize negotiations.
  • Monitor portfolio performance and outpace local competition.

Skills

Leasing negotiations
Strategic mindset
Analytical thinking
Planning & prioritization
Communication & influence
MS Office
Power BI
English proficiency
Real estate knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Real Estate, Business, Economics, or related

Tools

MS Office
Power BI

Job description

H&M Group is seeking a Lease Manager to lead the store portfolio leasing in the Houston market, overseeing market analysis, deal negotiation, due diligence, and cross‑functional execution to secure profitable, future‑fit stores.

You will collaborate with Expansion, C&F and Legal, manage the full leasing lifecycle from pipeline to sign‑off, and ensure the portfolio outperforms competitors while aligning with brand standards.

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