Fractional Property Development Lead

📋 Description

• • The Global Talent Co. is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Fractional Property Development Lead to spearhead the origination and acquisition of prime real estate opportunities for an innovative retail platform poised for significant international expansion.
• • This pivotal role involves identifying, evaluating, and securing strategic retail and mixed-use spaces that align perfectly with the company’s unique retail concept and robust commercial model. You will be instrumental in shaping the physical footprint of a next-generation retail brand.
• • A core responsibility will be to cultivate and meticulously manage a dynamic pipeline, aiming for a minimum of 30 qualified property opportunities across key target markets, with an initial focus on the United States and the DACH region.
• • You will be the primary point of contact and relationship builder with a diverse array of stakeholders, including landlords, developers, major department stores, and influential retail asset managers, fostering strong, long-term partnerships.
• • This role demands exceptional negotiation prowess to secure advantageous agreements, encompassing traditional leases, innovative revenue-share structures, and bespoke strategic property partnerships that drive mutual success.
• • Your efforts will directly contribute to the successful launch and establishment of both flagship retail locations and dynamic pop-up retail activations, creating memorable brand experiences.
• • Close collaboration with the revenue and operations teams is essential to ensure a seamless and efficient onboarding process for all new locations, facilitating swift and effective market entry.
• • A critical objective is to develop and implement a scalable, repeatable property acquisition framework. This framework will serve as the blueprint for future market expansion, enabling the company to enter new territories with speed and confidence.
• • Continuous market analysis and trend evaluation will be part of your remit, identifying emerging retail development opportunities that align with and support the company's long-term strategic growth objectives.
• • This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of experiential retail, blending cutting-edge real estate strategies with innovative brand development.
• • You will engage directly with the founding leadership team, contributing to high-level strategic discussions and decision-making.
• • The engagement is structured as a fractional, project-based role, initially spanning Q2–Q4 2026, offering flexibility and the potential for significant performance-based upside.
• • For the right candidate, this role presents a clear pathway to transition into a permanent, long-term founding leadership position as the organization scales its global presence.
• • You will be instrumental in building the physical retail infrastructure that underpins a revolutionary approach to retail, impacting how consumers interact with brands.
• • The role requires a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset, capable of operating effectively within a fast-paced, early-stage environment, and driving results with minimal oversight.
• • Success in this role means not only securing prime locations but also contributing to the strategic vision of the company's physical retail presence on a global scale.
• • You will leverage your deep understanding of commercial real estate dynamics to identify opportunities that maximize brand visibility, customer engagement, and commercial viability.
• • The ability to think creatively about deal structures and partnership models beyond conventional leasing will be a key differentiator.
• • This is a chance to leave a significant mark on the physical manifestation of a rapidly growing retail brand, shaping its presence in key international markets.