Director of Real Estate
Brandt
- Pukekohe, Auckland
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Investigate markets for Brandt's businesses, identify, review, and acquire real estate through private and public means, including off-market opportunities but also through broker networks as needed.
- Effectively conduct due diligence of local government requirements and zoning to determine suitability of properties for Brandt's end use, including determining access to government incentives.
- Working collaboratively with the VP of Real Estate & Senior VP - ANZ; conduct leasing activities with landlords and tenants but also; research market conditions, negotiate terms, conduct due diligence, successfully complete transactions.
- Responsible for overseeing the care and maintenance of Brandt's facilities in Australia and New Zealand
- Review existing real estate portfolio for risks, threats, but also opportunities and potential network consolidation and optimization strategies.
- Be knowledgeable of changes in market, transactional and urban planning trends in the real estate sector.
- Develop professional proposals for presentation to the VP of Real Estate.
- Collaborate across the Brandt Group of Companies and across lines of business to develop relationships and have a deep understanding of the needs of the business.
- Cultivate credibility and influence among internal partners and external client relationships that maximize understanding of client's needs but will also lead directly to new business opportunities within target markets.
- Provide monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports to VP of Real Estate.
- Work collaboratively and mentor colleagues on the Real Estate team.
- Other duties as assigned.
- 10 years of professional experience with at least 5 years focused within the real estate sector.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent required, professional designation or equivalent welcomed.
- Sophisticated understanding of financial and legal concepts, good business common sense.
- Must be able to demonstrate an entrepreneurial approach to creating value and strong emphasis for customer focus.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A wonderful team of people to work with.
- Ongoing training & development.
- Promotional opportunities across our worldwide network.
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Family-friendly & flexible workplace.