Sr. Director Real Estate

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General Summary The Sr. Director, Real Estate leads global enterprise real estate growth and store portfolio (+700 stores), strategic roadmap, and execution including DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse retail stores located in the US and Canada and Shoe Company stores located in Canada. Responsibility includes all other real estate and leasing needs including warehouse and office space locations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Lead real estate strategy to achieve LRP goals and ensure maximum return and profitability. - Develop and execute annual new store development strategy to support market development and company growth goals. - Develop plans for existing stores network optimization, in fill opportunities, and new market expansion of DBI real estate. - Advise and oversee site selection, leasing space and other functions relating the retail store and office portfolios. - Ensure the development of pipeline locations to support development across the strategic planning horizon. - Maintain excellent communication with real estate brokers, owners, landlords, and real estate representatives of other retail tenants. - Lead partnership with cross functional business partners, includ...