Swatch Group Real Estate Manager

About Swatch Group

Swatch Group stands as one of the world’s foremost watchmaking groups, uniting Swiss industrial excellence with a portfolio of distinguished maisons spanning accessible design, prestige horology, and high complication craft. As an employer, the Group offers a uniquely integrated environment, from research, manufacturing, and movement development to brand management, retail, and global operations. Rooted in Biel/Bienne and present worldwide, it values technical mastery, creative curiosity, and long-term commitment. Employees contribute to a culture where heritage, innovation, precision, and entrepreneurial energy converge, supporting iconic brands while shaping the future of Swiss watchmaking on an international stage.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support overall strategy development and development plans for the brands across Singapore and Malaysia, reporting to the Country Head.
• Receive retail strategy briefs from Brand Heads and prepare consolidated medium- to long-term retail development plans for Singapore and Malaysia.
• Identify potential sites and properties against brand requirements and present options with supporting data.
• Coordinate with Brand Heads and Country Heads on property-related commercial discussions for store openings and lease renewals.
• Generate and investigate real estate leads through contact development, on-the-ground searches and monitoring potential project opportunities.
• Share market real estate information in a timely manner and prepare regular reports and updates for brand managers and management.
• Conduct regular site visits across different properties and states, and share findings and updates.
• Develop an overview of brand distribution and review it regularly with the brands.
• Coordinate site selection and conduct feasibility and due diligence studies for potential agreements with developers.
• Conduct rental analyses and propose transaction-structuring strategies aligned with brand profitability targets and KPIs.
• Search for and negotiate the best possible financial and operational outcomes for new retail locations, ensuring lease terms support a profitable business case.
• Work with Finance, Legal and other departments to prepare leases and execute tenancy agreements.
• Ensure signed leases comply with legal and commercial requirements, and maintain an organized archive of internal and external documents.
• Build relationships with landlords, consultants and real estate brokers.
• Monitor property development trends in developing areas of Singapore and Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in real estate administration, property management or a similar role, preferably with familiarity with the retail environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of local real estate laws and regulations in Singapore and Malaysia.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Real Estate or a related field.
• English language proficiency.

Skills

Experience

Proven experience in real estate administration, property management or a similar role; no duration stated.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Real Estate or a related field.

Culture

Swatch Group offers a dynamic, multicultural workplace rooted in Swiss precision, creativity, and a deep passion for watchmaking. As an employer, it brings together craftsmanship, industrial expertise, and brand diversity, giving teams the opportunity to contribute to both iconic heritage maisons and forward-looking innovation.

About Cerulean

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