Manager Of Real Estate - Regional Director

TJX Canada

At TJX Canada, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our Distribution Centers, Corporate Offices, or Retail Stores—WINNERS, HomeSense, and Marshalls, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer. Here at TJX Canada, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to the inclusion and accommodation of all individuals.

Job Description:

We’re seeking a Manager Of Real Estate – Regional Director to lead the development and execution of TJX Canada’s regional real estate strategy for Central or Eastern Canada markets & Ontario markets. In this highly visible role, you’ll partner with senior leadership, brokers, landlords, developers, legal counsel, and cross-functional business partners to identify opportunities, negotiate complex transactions, and drive strategic growth initiatives. Acting as a key ambassador for TJX within the real estate community, you'll influence major investment decisions, present recommendations to executive leadership, and help bring new store opportunities to life. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the business, lead high-profile projects, and shape the long-term growth strategy of one of Canada's leading retailers. If you're a strategic leader with strong commercial real estate expertise and a passion for building partnerships, we want to hear from you!

Why Work With Us?

• We value integrity, respect, and teamwork, encouraging a unique and inclusive culture.
• Immediate access to our Group Benefits package, including a Health Care Spending Account, Associate & Family Assistance Program, and various well-being resources.
• Management Incentive and Stock Plans, robust Retirement Savings Program.
• A competitive vacation package, paired with a Vacation Trade Program that allows you to opt in for an extra week.
• Enjoy Associate discounts at our stores, available to you and eligible family members.
• Comprehensive training and development resources to help you learn, grow, and succeed.
• Exciting career paths with growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement to support your career progression.

What You’ll Do:

• Proactively influences and owns execution of a multi-year regional retail and industrial real estate network strategy in alignment with the long-term real estate vison.
• Provides input to help facilitate the negotiation process with TJX Canada counsel.
• Directs and influences both internal cross functional teams and external lawyer /broker teams; negotiates economic terms and clauses with developers, landlords and real estate broker representatives for prospective new store locations, expansions, relocations and industrial properties.
• Utilizes industry relationships with brokers, developers, landlords and other retailers to maintain awareness of commercial and industrial retail real estate trends and prospective site opportunities; acts as liaison for Store Operations (i.e. Landlord issues and asset management).
• Researches, prepares and presents strategic recommendations and submissions to both Canada and U.S. Executive Team for approval of proposed real estate transactions.
• Partners with other functional leaders across TJX (Operations, Finance, Merchandising, Business Development, etc) to form a more cohesive understanding and strategy on impactful methods to execute on TJX model.
• Directs and participates in the lease negotiation process to finalize leases, renewals and lease amending agreements (including for existing stores).
• Leads the lease renewal negotiations with brokers and landlords with the goal to deliver on occupancy cost savings against TJXC budget.

About You:

• Post-secondary education in Commercial Real Estate, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Minimum of six (6) years professional experience in commercial real estate including work such as: site selection, market analysis, real estate deal making and lease negotiations; experience with industrial (warehousing and support site) real estate transactions is considered an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to present and articulate complex information; bilingualism (English and French) is considered a strong asset.
• Manages ambiguity, adapts quickly and leads others in changing conditions.
• Demonstrated proficiency influencing others to achieve common goals effectively.
• Solid project management skills including structured project methodology (i.e. determining needs, researching existing programs, maintaining detailed development plans, determining specifications, applying principles of project control) and knowledge of project reporting systems.
• Strong collaboration skills including negotiation, information gathering and active listening skills; able to develop effective working relationships by building credibility, respect and rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advanced consultative skills; able to identify bottlenecks or challenges, procure and analyze a range of quantitative and/or qualitative data to develop insightful strategies and solutions.
• Well-rounded computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), Outlook; knowledge of AutoCAD is considered an asset.

Additional Information: Candidates aged 18 and over will be required to undergo a criminal record check as part of the hiring process.

This job posting is for an existing position vacancy within our organization.

TJX Canada uses artificial intelligence (AI) to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.

Internal TJX Associates must submit their applications via the Jobs Hub in Workday. Direct applications to this job posting will not be accepted.

Address:

60 Standish Court

Location:

CAN Home Office Mississauga ONSalary Range: CAD $ 118,709.60-$168,709.60 /year *This represents the expected hiring range and may not represent the full pay range for the position. The salary offered may be higher than the posted range depending on several factors such as relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.