RETAIL LEASING & PORTFOLIO SPECIALIST

Job description

BESTSELLER is a family-owned global fashion company founded in Denmark in 1975. With more than 24,000 colleagues worldwide, we develop brands such as JACK & JONES, VERO MODA, ONLY, NAME IT, and SELECTED. From our Vienna office, BESTSELLER Region East operates across more than 40 countries. As we continue to grow our retail footprint in Austria and CEE, we are looking for a Retail Leasing & Portfolio Specialist to join our Expansion team. In this role, you will work closely with the Senior Expansion Manager and focus on two key areas: lease agreements and the active management of our existing store portfolio. You will support the full lifecycle of our retail locations—from reviewing and finalizing lease agreements to monitoring existing contracts, upcoming lease events, and portfolio opportunities. The role combines contract expertise, commercial thinking, and strategic portfolio management. RETAIL LEASING & PORTFOLIO SPECIALIST (f /m/d) Location: Vienna Full time (38,5 h / week, all in) RESPONSIBILITIES Review lease agreements, amendments, side letters, and related documents Identify contractual and commercial risks, opportunities, and deviations Ensure agreed commercial terms are accurately reflected in contracts Coordinate contractual topics with landlords and internal stakeholders Support the negotiation and finalization of new lease agreements Monitor lease terms, notice periods, break options, extensions, and key milestones Identify locations requiring contractual, commercial, or strategic action Analyze lease conditions and identify portfolio optimization opportunities Prepare recommendations for extensions, renegotiations, relocations, or closures Maintain an overview of portfolio risks, opportunities, and upcoming decisions Collaborate with Expansion, Retail, Finance, Legal, Construction, and other functions Build relationships with landlords and gradually take ownership of selected negotiations QUALIFICATIONS Education in Business Law, Law, Real Estate, Business Administration, or a comparable field; practical experience is also welcome Initial experience in Commercial Real Estate, Leasing, Contract Management, Asset Management, Retail, or a related area Strong interest in commercial contracts, real estate, and retail Ability to understand details while keeping the commercial perspective in mind Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills Structured, accurate, proactive, and solution-oriented working style Confidence to challenge existing solutions and make recommendations Willingness to take increasing ownership and responsibility Fluent German and English, written and spoken Interest in working across countries, cultures, and markets WHAT WE OFFER A Vienna-based role with exposure to our retail portfolio across Austria and CEE Broad development opportunities in Retail Real Estate, Leasing, Portfolio Management, and Expansion Close collaboration with an experienced Senior Expansion Manager Exposure to landlord negotiations and strategic portfolio decisions Direct interaction with landlords and international teams Responsibility and development opportunities from the start An international network within a global fashion company Attractive employee benefits and fashion-related advantages READY FOR YOUR NEXT MOVE? If you enjoy understanding the business behind a contracts, identifying opportunities and want to develop your expertise across commercial leasing, portfolio management, and expansion, we would love to hear from you. At BESTSELLER, we value different perspectives and are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute, develop, and succeed. At BESTSELLER, WE OWN IT! Please include information about your work authorization for Austria in your application. The gross monthly salary for this position is based on the Austrian Collective Agreement for the Retail Sector. The actual starting salary will be determined individually based on your qualifications and experience.