Head of Real Estate

Are you ready to take on one of the most ambitious challenges within Corporate Real Estate Management? Do you have the leadership skills, technical insight, and international mindset needed to drive the implementation of JYSK’s Smart Store initiative across 29 countries?

As Head of Real Estate you will play a key role in shaping how JYSK works with building automation, energy management, and operational excellence across our store portfolio. Based at our Head Office in Aarhus, you will establish and develop a newly created function while leading initiatives that support JYSK’s continued growth and expansion.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

This is a unique opportunity to build and lead a new Centre of Excellence within JYSK Real Estate. You will join an international and informal environment characterised by strong teamwork, short decision-making processes, and a high level of responsibility. Reporting to the Expansion Director, Real Estate, you will work closely with colleagues across countries and functions while leading the most ambitious project in JYSK Real Estate ever, the Smart Stores Initiative.

Furthermore, we offer you:

• A unique opportunity to establish and develop a new function with high visibility across the organisation
• A key role in delivering the Smart Store initiative across JYSK’s international store network
• Professional and personal development in a growing international retail company
• A dedicated and experienced leadership team that values collaboration and knowledge sharing
• A modern workplace at our Head Office in Aarhus
• Attractive staff benefits and special discounts within the Lars Larsen Group
• Internal training and development opportunities to support your continued growth

WHAT YOUR NEXT JOB WILL BE ABOUT

In this role, you will be responsible for transforming strategic ambitions into operational standards and scalable solutions. You will lead the development of JYSK’s Centre of Excellence within Real Estate and ensure that building automation, energy management, and Smart Store technologies are implemented consistently across countries.

The position includes approximately 4-6 travel days per month and involves close collaboration with stakeholders throughout the organisation.

Your tasks and responsibilities in the job include:

• Establishing and leading the Real Estate Center of Excellence
• Driving the implementation and continuous development of the Smart Store initiative across 29 countries
• Defining and maintaining standards, guidelines, and execution models for building solutions
• Leading initiatives within energy management and building automation to improve operational performance
• Supporting ISO-related processes and ensuring alignment between strategy and operational execution
• Acting as a member of the Real Estate Leadership Team and contributing to strategic decision-making
• Providing leadership and professional guidance to both Head Office teams and matrix stakeholders across countries

WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING

You are an experienced leader who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution. You are comfortable working in an international environment and know how to create alignment across multiple stakeholders. At the same time, you bring strong technical knowledge and a structured approach to implementing complex solutions.

Ideally, we are looking for a new colleague who:

• Has more than 10 years of relevant professional experience, preferably from an international organisation
• Holds an engineering degree or a similar technical qualification within Electrical Engineering, HVAC, Building Automation, or a related discipline
• Has extensive experience with building automation systems, energy management, and technical building solutions
• Has strong project management capabilities and a track record of delivering complex international projects
• Understands operational excellence, ISO standards, and the conversion of strategy into measurable actions
• Is an engaging leader who can develop teams and build strong relationships across functions and countries
• Has experience working with energy management systems, building management systems, and standard business applications

IS THIS YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY? Apply today!

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Expansion Director Real Estate, Søren Prahl at +45 28 92 29 78.

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ABOUT US

We believe our employees are key to our success. That is why we strive to offer development and possibilities of growing and finding new challenges within JYSK. Since our founder, Lars Larsen, opened his first store in Denmark in 1979, JYSK has expanded our global presence with stores and web shops in countries around the world.

Our three fundamental JYSK Values – Tradesman, Colleague and Corporate Spirit – express the behaviour and attitude that we can expect from each other. We trust each other, and we believe in Empowerment and freedom with responsibility. We also take pride in rewarding engagement and a great effort among our employees. With the right attitude, opportunities abound in JYSK.

JYSK wants to include everyone, no matter the age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and experience. Together, we secure our inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Because a great mix of minds, talents and unique personalities makes us a stronger team.

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