Property Acquisition Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity for an additional Property Acquisition Manager to join our growing UK retail business, reporting to our Property Director.
It’s an exciting time to join us here at B&M. We are one of the UK’s fastest growing retailers and a member of the FTSE 100. With over 740 UK Stores, and plans for continued growth at a rate of 40-50 new stores per annum.
The role will require 2-3 days per week at our Support Centre in Speke, Liverpool. L24.
The key accountabilities in the role are:
Interact with Acquisitions, Store Development and Estates Team reporting to the Property Director to deliver new store acquisitions for B&M
Issuing & agreeing Headsof Termsfor the acquisition of “big box” retail units both standalone and in retail parks together with high street stores on a leasehold basis
Responsible for property due diligence and detailed contract negotiations of leases and agreements for leases, working with internal colleagues to meet agreed handover dates
Producing final summary reports for Property Director approval prior to transacting
Ensuring transactions are progressed simply and ‘at B&M speed’
The skills/experience required are:
An experienced Property Acquisition specialist ideally familiar with both OOT and high street retail acquisition work, competent to work at pace
B&M is the UK’s 2ndlargest occupier of retail parks and targets 1 million sq feet of new space every year.You must have the energy to handle personally 20+ acquisitions a year
Gravitas, with the ability to negotiate well and commercially, always focused on the end result
Tenacious with sound business judgement, able to question and challenge based on sound rationale and fact
Awareness of the competitor market to ensure delivery of best-in-class commercial deals
Approachable, with the ability to work autonomously and decisively whilst working closely with wider Property/Store development and Retail Operations teams
Ideally with a RICS qualification
If you are looking for an opportunity to join a fast-paced, growing FTSE 100 retailer then apply today!
B&M Retail are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all colleagues.
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