Richemont Real Estate Director

Richemont is a leading Swiss luxury goods group comprising a portfolio of prestigious maisons across jewellery, watches, fashion and accessories, as well as specialist online retailers. The group is internationally oriented and values craftsmanship, heritage and long-term brand stewardship while operating with a corporate structure that supports local entrepreneurial leadership.

1. Develop and implement the real estate strategy for Singapore (and local SEA responsibilities as required), aligning property decisions with brand positioning and commercial objectives.
2. Manage the local property portfolio, including site selection, lease negotiations, renewals, relocations and disposals to optimise occupancy costs and brand presentation.
3. Lead end-to-end delivery of capital projects and store fit-outs, coordinating design, procurement, contractors and budgets to ensure timely, on-brand execution.
4. Control and report on CAPEX and OPEX budgets, perform financial analysis and contribute to business cases, ROI assessments and long‑term portfolio planning.
5. Ensure legal, regulatory and landlord compliance across all properties and maintain close collaboration with Legal, Finance, Retail, Procurement and HR stakeholders.
6. Select, manage and evaluate external advisors, landlords and contractors; drive supplier performance and cost efficiencies through robust contract management.
7. Build and lead a small local real estate team or external network, providing coaching, performance management and cross-functional influence.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Architecture, Engineering or a related discipline; advanced degree or professional qualification (e.g., MRICS) preferred.
2. Proven track record of strategic real estate leadership within retail, luxury goods or premium hospitality environments.
3. Strong commercial acumen with demonstrable experience in lease negotiation, financial modelling and capital project delivery.
4. Excellent stakeholder management, contract negotiation and vendor management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders.
5. Ability to operate effectively in a matrix organisation and to balance global policy with local market requirements.

1. Real estate strategy and portfolio management
2. Lease negotiation and landlord relations
3. Site selection and market feasibility analysis
4. Capital project and construction management
5. CAPEX/OPEX budgeting and financial modelling
6. Contract and vendor management
7. Risk, compliance and facilities oversight
8. Stakeholder engagement and cross‑functional collaboration
9. Leadership and team development
10. Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills

Typically 10+ years of progressive real estate experience with at least 5 years in senior or managerial roles, preferably within retail, luxury goods, hospitality or a related field, including proven experience negotiating commercial leases and delivering store projects.

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Architecture, Engineering or a related field; master’s degree or professional real estate qualification (e.g., MRICS) preferred.

Richemont combines heritage craftsmanship with an international, entrepreneurial operating model. The workplace emphasises high standards of quality, collaborative cross‑discipline teamwork and a commitment to sustainability and long‑term brand value.