Specialist Expansion (m/f/x) Tommy Hilfiger & Calvin Klein bei PVH

About Us:

We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and at the same time position PVH as one of the best-performing brand groups in our sector. Guided by our values and enabled by our scale and global reach, we are driving fashion forward for good, as one team with one vision and one plan. That’s the Power of Us, that’s the Power of PVH+.   

One of PVH’s greatest strengths is our people. Our collective desire is to create a workplace environment where every individual is valued, and every voice is heard, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. Learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at PVH here.

PVH is one of the most successful fashion and lifestyle companies in the world. Our brand portfolio includes the iconic brands CALVIN KLEIN and TOMMY HILFIGER with more than 30.000 employees operating in over 40 countries. PVH stands for development and innovation like no other company with the ongoing digitalization and integration of all channels.
One of PVH's greatest strengths is our people and our shared desire to create an inclusive work environment where every individual is valued and every voice is heard. Together, we are committed to a more diverse and fair fashion industry to drive sustainable change both at PVH and in our industry.
The head office for the DACH and EEC markets, covering 13 countries with more than 2700 employees, is located in Düsseldorf and is the main location of around 500 employees.

The Retail and Wholesale Expansion Team for the West Region plays a critical role in the growth and development of PVH’s brands. This team is responsible for identifying and securing new store locations, as well as developing and executing Shop-in-Shop (SiS) concepts in collaboration with wholesale partners. The team ensures PVH establishes a strong market presence and drives continued growth in the West Region.

As Specialist Expansion, your main focus will be on Wholesale administration and supporting the ongoing development and optimization of the PVH store and Shop-in-Shop portfolio across all brands in the West region. You will work closely with the Expansion Managers to support contract management, create project overviews, evaluations, and presentations, and contribute to the successful execution of store and Shop-in-Shop projects.
You will also act as a key contact for partners and landlords, coordinate independently on administrative tasks, and ensure smooth communication and documentation across all involved stakeholders.

A day in the life of a Specialist Expansion (m/f/x):

• Takes over Store expansion projects and management of Lease Agreements within the Store portfolio. Leads the administration process of the Expansion Team.

• Main Task is to manage Store locations with focus on contracts and business opportunities within Region West and for all brands.

• Location search & study of Franchise/ O&O Stores

• Negotiations with landlords and business partners (occupancy volume of >50 Mio EUR yearly, and approx. 2-5 Mio EUR on Rent Savings/year)

• Expertise for Real Estate and Retail Performance in the markets

• Leading the administration of Expansion Projects documentation / preparation and approval processes in the region

• Cooperation with Retail management, Controlling, Store Development, Legal Department and HQ AMS

• Permanent partner for Franchisee's and landlord communication/ negotiations, to brokers and Real Estate market

What do we need from you? You have:

• University degree in Business Administration

• minimum 2 years experience in Sales / Retail / Real Estate, preferred Lifestyle brands

• Good negotiation skills, strategic thinking. Administrative as well as strong people management skills for deal making and business partner management.

• Strong communication skills for cooperations with different stakeholders.

What you can expect from us:

• PVH offers you a smart working model (hybrid) including a flex office solution, a "work from anywhere" concept, meeting-free Fridays and many other components

• Lead Yourself. Lead Together. Lead the Way. The PVH Leadership Behaviors are the actions that unlock the potential of each of us. Whether you lead a team, a project or contribute your own expertise, everyone is a leader at PVH

• We promote a culture of development and offer training and learning opportunities through our own PVH University

• Multiple employee benefits such as employee discounts, mobility offers, internal sports classes and other initiatives
   

Our employees come together from all areas of life and all corners of the world. Inclusion and diversity are a key pillar of our corporate culture. We know that diversity makes us stronger. Regardless of your origin, nationality, faith, disability, age, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender you are welcome here.

PVH Corp. or its subsidiary ("PVH") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, PVH is also committed to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential.