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. At H&M, 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.
About the Role
As a Lease Manager, your main focus will be to manage the store portfolio in your market by securing the best locations and deals, optimizing performance, and ensuring long‑term sustainable growth for all brands. You lead the full leasing lifecycle—from market analysis and deal negotiation to due diligence, business case preparation, and cross‑functional execution—to secure profitable, competitive, and future‑fit stores.
This hybrid role reports into our Expansion Manager and is based out of one of our Sales Region Office in Houston, TX.
A Day in the Life
Working at H&M means no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will include the following responsibilities*
Enable growth by developing and maintaining an up-to-date roadmap for each brandHave a great understanding of local customer behavior, and the local competitionCreate and follow up on pipeline, ensuring that we continuously work on several alternativesEnable the optimization of selling, location, and profitability of each dealSet ambitious targets for each deal, based on its location strength, and use H&M’s negotiation principles to negotiate the best deal, always in a professional way and in line with our Code of EthicsAnalyze relevant data (e.g. market rent, traffic, cannibalization) to ensure your business cases are based on factsCoordinate in a positive and collaborative way with other functions before finalizing the negotiationsComplete due diligence reports on our landlords, to ensure that we have vetted our business partnersRecommend the full business case in terms of fit with market strategy, location requirements, commercial idea, configuration of space, economic and legal terms, as well as risk assessmentPresent ready negotiated business cases for approval by in a professional and convincing wayWork closely with C&F and Legal and help facilitate deals through the legal and construction processEnsure the store portfolio is commercially competitive in your geographic area and beats local competition in terms of customer experienceActively seek ways to improve the portfolio, keeping in mind the long-term impact and aligning with latest global leasing and legal guidelinesNegotiate lease actions for existing stores based on a thorough analysis of the performance and conditions of the store (e.g. breaks, terminations, lease term, extensions, rent reductions, capital contribution)Stay up to date on the financial/strategic performance of our landlords as well as relevant changes to their assets and continuously uphold professional business relations with themWork in close collaboration with the Expansion Manager in Sales Market to set and implement the strategy in your marketTake the lead on driving store projects until signing and ensure close collaboration of the project team (inside and outside of Expansion) and secure their input in the project time plan and service scope deliveryWork closely with legal, facilities and the operational team to ensure that we act in line with our contractual rights and obligations throughout the lease term
Who You Are:
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Economics, or a related fieldStrong leasing and negotiation skills with a solid understanding of legal frameworksStrategic and analytical mindset with the ability to balance long-term vision and short-term actionsStrong planning, organization, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple projectsCalm and solutions-oriented approach in complex situations and under pressureStrong financial understanding and business acumenResults-driven with strong communication and influencing abilitiesProficient in MS Office and Power BIAdvanced English level, both written and spokenMinimum 3 years of experience in leasing, controlling, or real estate, preferably within the retail industryYou are communicative and socially confident, combining analytical and methodical thinking with a conscientious and results-driven approach. You remain resilient, decisive, and action-oriented while fostering collaboration and maintaining professionalism in all interactions
Why You’ll Love Working at H&M
We value diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and disabilityWe pride ourselves on being a values-driven organization, guided by our 7 unique values that have been part of our success story for over 75 yearsYou’ll have access to our Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) to find community and networking opportunities among colleaguesWe are an inclusive company where you’re encouraged to be yourself at workYou will have access to a large global talent community, where career growth and aspirations have no limitsWe believe in supporting your overall wellbeing and offer comprehensive benefits inclusive of health insurance, wellness and family support programs, company match 401k, paid leave programs, and paid time off, including a community day to serve your local communityYou’ll be able to express your personal style with our employee discount at H&M, & Other Stories, and COS
Compensation: Salary $152,499
*This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company’s discretion.
**H&M, in good faith, has assessed this posted range of compensation as the accurate range for this role and location at the time of this posting. H&M may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.
Job Status: Salary, Exempt
Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.