Michael Kors Retail Development Manager
Michael Kors Japan is hiring a Retail Development Manager in Tokyo to lead new store openings across full‑price and outlet channels.
Overview
Michael Kors is a global, design-led luxury fashion company known for modern American sportswear, accessories and leather goods. The brand operates through a mix of wholesale, direct retail and e-commerce channels and is part of the Capri Holdings group, a parent company that houses multiple international luxury labels.
Role & Responsibilities
- Plan, analyse and execute new store openings across full‑price and outlet channels, delivering robust feasibility studies and business cases
- Research and evaluate potential locations and catchments to inform site selection and go/no‑go decisions
- Negotiate commercial lease and concession terms with department stores, shopping centres and property developers
- Lead end‑to‑end store opening projects in collaboration with construction, interior design, fixture and vendor partners to ensure timely delivery
- Manage relocation, expansion and renovation programmes for existing stores
- Conduct market and competitor analysis to shape strategic store rollout plans
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with Retail, Financial Planning (FP) and Operations (OL) to align forecasts, budgets and operational readiness
- Prepare sales forecasts, KPI projections and internal approval documentation for new store investments
Qualifications
- Ability to work from the Tokyo office
- Minimum 3 years of experience in retail store development or related retail property/rollout roles
- Strong PC proficiency with demonstrated use of Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams
- Proven negotiation and stakeholder management skills, especially with department stores and landlords (department store network preferred)
- Strong presentation and communication skills (preferred); English proficiency is a plus
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3+ years in retail store development, project management or retail real estate; experience working with department stores, shopping centres or multi‑channel retail rollouts preferred. FP (Financial Planning) and Operations (OL) exposure is advantageous.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Retail Management or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Workplace
This position is based in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan. Cerulean lists 183 open roles in Tokyo, including 2 posted recently. The broader Tokyo area accounts for 193 active listings on Cerulean, 4 of which are new. In Japan as a whole, Cerulean currently features 236 open positions, with 7 posted this week.
Culture
Michael Kors fosters a fast‑paced, creative and commercially driven environment where collaboration across design, retail and operations is central. The workplace values cross‑functional teamwork, international perspective and high standards of execution typical of a global luxury label.
About Cerulean
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