Company
Puma
Location
PUMA Way Headquarters, Germany
Employment type
Full-time
Seniority
Director
Primary category
Property & Real Estate
Secondary category
Retail Sales & Operations
Posted date
27 Mar 2026
Valid through
26 May 2026
Join us in shaping the future of our global store footprint.
As Director Real Estate, you drive our retail excellence strategy — securing the right locations, maximizing portfolio performance, and enabling elevated consumer experiences in every market.
You turn insights into action, create scalable growth, and help our brand show up where athletes and consumers need us most.
Lead our global real estate strategy across acquisitions, leasing, and portfolio optimization, ensuring alignment with long‑term business goals
Identify market opportunities, negotiate high‑value agreements together with our Indirect Procurement team, and manage due‑diligence processes to ensure profitable investments
Partner with Store Design, Construction, and Retail Operations to deliver seamless new store openings and renovations across key markets
Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, brokers, and regional stakeholders while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
Deep, long‑standing expertise in retail real estate strategy on a Director level, with a proven track record of leading multi‑market expansion, portfolio optimization, site selection, and complex leasing negotiations across diverse global markets
Strategic leadership and executive presence, demonstrating the ability to influence senior stakeholders, guide cross‑functional teams, and drive high‑impact decisions in a fast‑moving, matrixed, and highly competitive retail environment
Exceptional analytical and commercial acumen, with the capability to assess market dynamics, consumer behavior, and financial performance, translating insights into bold, brand‑enhancing real estate strategies that deliver sustainable growth and profitability
A passion for sport, retail, and shaping innovative, consumer‑centric physical environments that elevate brand expression and deliver inspiring, high‑performing retail experiences worldwide.