BESTSELLER is a family-owned global fashion company founded in Denmark in 1975. With more than 24,000 colleagues worldwide, we develop brands such as JACK & JONES, VERO MODA, ONLY, NAME IT, and SELECTED.

From our Vienna office, BESTSELLER Region East operates across more than 40 countries. As we continue to grow our retail footprint in Austria and CEE, we are looking for a Retail Leasing & Portfolio Specialist to join our Expansion team.

In this role, you will work closely with the Senior Expansion Manager and focus on two key areas: lease agreements and the active management of our existing store portfolio.

You will support the full lifecycle of our retail locations—from reviewing and finalizing lease agreements to monitoring existing contracts, upcoming lease events, and portfolio opportunities. The role combines contract expertise, commercial thinking, and strategic portfolio management.

RETAIL LEASING & PORTFOLIO SPECIALIST (f/m/d)

Location: Vienna

Full time (38,5 h / week, all in)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Review lease agreements, amendments, side letters, and related documents
Identify contractual and commercial risks, opportunities, and deviations
Ensure agreed commercial terms are accurately reflected in contracts
Coordinate contractual topics with landlords and internal stakeholders
Support the negotiation and finalization of new lease agreements
Monitor lease terms, notice periods, break options, extensions, and key milestones
Identify locations requiring contractual, commercial, or strategic action
Analyze lease conditions and identify portfolio optimization opportunities
Prepare recommendations for extensions, renegotiations, relocations, or closures
Maintain an overview of portfolio risks, opportunities, and upcoming decisions
Collaborate with Expansion, Retail, Finance, Legal, Construction, and other functions
Build relationships with landlords and gradually take ownership of selected negotiations

QUALIFICATIONS

Education in Business Law, Law, Real Estate, Business Administration, or a comparable field; practical experience is also welcome
Initial experience in Commercial Real Estate, Leasing, Contract Management, Asset Management, Retail, or a related area
Strong interest in commercial contracts, real estate, and retail
Ability to understand details while keeping the commercial perspective in mind
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills
Structured, accurate, proactive, and solution-oriented working style
Confidence to challenge existing solutions and make recommendations
Willingness to take increasing ownership and responsibility
Fluent German and English, written and spoken
Interest in working across countries, cultures, and markets

WHAT WE OFFER

A Vienna-based role with exposure to our retail portfolio across Austria and CEE
Broad development opportunities in Retail Real Estate, Leasing, Portfolio Management, and Expansion
Close collaboration with an experienced Senior Expansion Manager
Exposure to landlord negotiations and strategic portfolio decisions
Direct interaction with landlords and international teams
Responsibility and development opportunities from the start
An international network within a global fashion company
Attractive employee benefits and fashion-related advantages

READY FOR YOUR NEXT MOVE?

If you enjoy understanding the business behind a contracts, identifying opportunities and want to develop your expertise across commercial leasing, portfolio management, and expansion, we would love to hear from you.

At BESTSELLER, we value different perspectives and are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute, develop, and succeed.

At BESTSELLER, WE OWN IT!

Please include information about your work authorization for Austria in your application.

The gross monthly salary for this position is based on the Austrian Collective Agreement for the Retail Sector. The actual starting salary will be determined individually based on your qualifications and experience.