Portfolio Manager

About the Opportunity

Our Portfolio Manager plays a key role in shaping and optimizing Luxottica’s retail property network. Reporting to the Real Estate Director, this position is responsible for managing the day-to-day performance of the portfolio while ensuring all property activities are delivered on time and within approved parameters. You will lead the negotiation of new and existing leases with landlords and their agents, helping to secure strategic locations and deliver strong commercial outcomes for the business. This is an opportunity to influence the evolution of our retail footprint and support the continued success of our iconic brands.

Responsibilities

• Identify and negotiate new and existing store locations in line with business strategy and the network plan, ensuring strong landlord and contractor relationships.
• Conduct feasibility analyses for new stores, prepare Luxottica Board submissions, and coordinate Corporate Real Estate approvals with HQ.
• Manage lease renewals to ensure they are completed on time and within budget, minimizing any holdover exposure to the business.
• Liaise with Lease Admin, Finance and Legal teams to ensure accurate SAP Property updates, timely documentation, payments, and alignment with store opening timelines.
• Prepare all feasibility reports, fixed asset reviews, and support strategic decisions regarding store expansions, reductions, relocations or closures.
• Oversee smooth end-to-end lease processes, including direct negotiation of lease renewals and ensuring operational and financial requirements are met.

About You

Ideally hold a tertiary degree/diploma in PropertyMinimum of 5 years negotiation experience within Retail LeasingEstablished relationships with retailers and landlords.Expertise in Lease Administration and Retail Tenancy ActAbility to manage and provide recommendations to the broader business on feasibility analysisAbility to manage at both strategic and tactical levels within a rapidly changing environmentideally have SAP experience and/or Property Leasing Management databases.Ability to travel interstate/overseas frequently

Benefits

• Generous yearly $1,500 product allowance and Family & Friends discounts of up to 50% off to splurge across all our brands – OPSM, Sunglass Hut, Oakley, Ray-Ban, Laubman & Pank and EyeQ
• Up to 50% off Oakley eyewear and apparel throughout the year.
• Wellness amenities including reformer a Pilates studio, Yoga classes, Personal training and Bike storage.
• Abundance of local cafes, a major shopping center and close to public transport facilities
• Volunteering with our charity partner OneSight, including volunteer leave and iChampion ambassador opportunities.
• Wide range of career opportunities across the EssilorLuxottica network
• Complimentary full-time concierge services offering an exclusive hotel-style experience!
• Options for a hybrid working environment

About Company

We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. We bring together the expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, creating a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs. We craft exclusive eyewear brands Ray-Ban, Oakley, Oliver Peoples, Persol, Costa and more, alongside esteemed licensed brands such as Tiffany & Co, Burberry, and CHANEL whilst our cutting-edge lenses Varilux and Transitions lead the industry in innovation. In Australia and New Zealand, we operate the iconic retail and eye care brands: Sunglass Hut, Oakley, OPSM, Ray-Ban and Laubman & Pank. Every day, EssilorLuxottica’s 190,000 employees in 150 countries work towards a common mission to help people see more and be more.

Next Steps

To be considered for this opportunity, please click apply and send your resume today. *Please note, due to the high volume of applications only successful candidates will be contacted. We thank you in advance for your interest in EssilorLuxottica*