Retail Real Estate Manager

Cupertino, California, United States Corporate Functions Imagine what you could do here! The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they build the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry‑leading environmental efforts. At Apple, inclusion is a shared responsibility, and we work together to foster a culture where everyone belongs and is inspired to do their best work. We’re a diverse collective of thinkers and doers, continuously reimagining our products and practices to help people do what they love in new ways. That innovation is inspired by a shared commitment to great work and to each other. Learning from our people here means we’re learning from the best! The team creates and cares for Apple Stores that look, feel, and function as beautifully as our products. We do this by obsessing over the employee and customer experience, and driving a Global Real Estate strategy that sets the bar. Apple is looking for a Retail Real Estate Manager who is experienced in all areas of retail leasing, portfolio and property management. The Real Estate Manager role is an individual contributor role and is essential in delivering the Five‑Year Plan as well as deliverables needed to maintain and manage the existing portfolio of stores in the fleet. This role will report into the Real Estate Lead. Description Responsibilities include strategic site selection and portfolio management, including negotiating retail leases, renewals, property valuations, P&L optimizations, property assessments, and addressing retail store team needs with mall/property management. Negotiate and implement complex real estate transactions, as well as secure internal approvals by working cross‑functionally to solve and bring closure to often complex issues within capital plan. Source opportunities, analyze locations and market information, provide feasibility options and business justifications, and recommend the best options for optimal market performance and brand impact. Responsible to align and collaborate cross functionally with a diverse group of partners and present projects to management. Support and assist in the management of a diverse real estate portfolio by tracking and reporting on upcoming lease events, critical project milestone dates and other initiatives that require real estate involvement to deliver. Foster and maintain excellent relationships with landlords, developers, and other retailers. Minimum Qualifications 5+ years of experience in retail real estate or development work with a solid understanding of design, development and construction processes for tenant build‑out Bachelor's degree required Experienced in negotiations, lease contracts, financial modeling, project management, lease optimization, issue resolution, planning, reporting Planning, tracking, evaluating and reporting on work and deliverables Experience handling internal approval processes, alignment among internal teams and managing external partners Financial, analytical, and leasing experience Ability to travel extensively Preferred Qualifications MBA or higher degree preferred 10+ years of experience in retail real estate or development work Ability to work cross‑functionally with internal and external partners to drive and deliver real estate plan Elevated written and verbal communication as well as presentation skills Comfort negotiating with management level representatives of Landlords and other partners Energetic and flexible; motivated and able to work in fast and dynamic organization Can work independently and as part of a team At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $137,900 and $207,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant. Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apple Inc.