Role Mission
Identify, acquire, and manage real estate opportunities that lead to profitable and sustainable store expansion for Decathlon

Key Responsibilities

Local Strategy Development

• Define the real estate development vision and strategy for your territory using market data, geo-marketing insights, and competitive analysis.
• Design and implement a multi-format retail network to support Decathlon’s expansion.

Project Development & Execution

• Lead end-to-end real estate projects: site search, feasibility studies, financial planning, lease negotiation, legal coordination, and project delivery.
• Drive relocation projects by evaluating alternative sites for improved performance and efficiency.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities and government stakeholders.

Real Estate Portfolio Management

• Track performance of newly opened stores against forecasts.
• Identify and execute optimization initiatives including downsizing, enlargements, and sustainable development projects.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Project planning and execution
• Negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Adaptability, autonomy, and persistence
• Strategic thinking and data-driven decision making
• Leadership and team collaboration across functions

Knowledge Requirements

• Local real estate and retail market dynamics
• Legal, financial, and technical fundamentals
• Geomarketing and portfolio management
• Sustainable development principles in retail real estate
• Real estate acquisition and feasibility studies
• Multi-format retail development knowledge

Preferred Experience

• Background in real estate, retail expansion, or business development
• Experience working with internal teams (construction, legal, finance, asset, retail) and external partners
• Degree in real estate, finance, business administration, or related field
• Successful delivery of store openings or relocations

Objectives & Impact
Contribute to Decathlon’s expansion by ensuring well-planned, profitable, and sustainable store development projects, aligned with business strategy and operational needs.