Job Description

Head of Property – Philippines

Location: Manila, Philippines
Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About the Role

A fast-growing international retail brand is expanding its footprint in the Philippines and is seeking a strategic and execution-focused Head of Property to lead the full property lifecycle, from site identification to store opening. This role will play a key part in shaping the company’s market presence and securing high-potential locations that support long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

Property Strategy & Expansion

• Build and execute the property and store expansion strategy across the Philippines.

• Identify and evaluate new store locations in prime trade areas that align with brand positioning and customer profiles.

• Develop market insights through competitor mapping, demographic studies, and retail catchment analysis.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with landlords, developers, brokers, and real-estate partners.

Site Evaluation & Negotiation

• Conduct feasibility studies, financial modelling, and trade-area assessments for potential sites.

• Lead lease negotiations, renewals, and commercial terms to secure the best possible outcomes.

• Prepare business cases and recommendations for senior leadership approval.

Store Development & Execution

• Oversee the end-to-end property lifecycle including legal, design & construction coordination, and store handover.

• Collaborate closely with finance, operations, legal, and store development teams to ensure timely launches.

• Maintain a forward pipeline of approved sites aligned with expansion targets.

Portfolio Management

• Manage the existing store portfolio with a focus on rental optimization, occupancy cost efficiency, and lease compliance.

• Develop renewal and relocation strategies to enhance commercial performance.

• Monitor property performance metrics and recommend improvements or exit strategies where necessary.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in property, real estate, or retail expansion roles, ideally within multi-site or large-format retail.

• Demonstrated success in site acquisition and retail network growth in the Philippines.

• Strong commercial acumen with experience in feasibility studies and lease negotiation.

• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

• Solid understanding of the Philippine retail real-estate landscape.

• Experience operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong execution capability.

• Analytical, data-driven, and detail-oriented.

• Influential communicator and skilled negotiator.

• Entrepreneurial, agile, and solution-oriented mindset.

• Collaborative and able to work cross-functionally with diverse teams.

Why Join

• Shape the retail expansion of a global brand in a high-growth market.

• Work closely with senior leadership with high visibility and business impact.

• Dynamic, collaborative culture focused on innovation and growth.