Sr. Specialist Real Estate

Delivery Hero; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Real Estate Manager in Dubai to identify and negotiate favorable terms for properties. Responsibilities include managing landlord relationships and resolving property-related issues. Applicants should have at least 4 years of experience in real estate leasing or property management in a logistics or retail environment. The role is full-time and requires strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in real estate leasing or property management ideally in a retail F&B or logistics environment.
• Proven ability to negotiate commercial contracts and manage stakeholders under time pressure.
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and escalating bottlenecks when needed.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate and propose suitable real estate options based on business needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords and agents.
• Lead lease and renewal negotiations to secure favorable terms.
• Manage property-related issues ensuring timely resolution.
• Provide input into workflow design and system updates.

Skills

Real estate leasing

Relationship management

Contract negotiation

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Whats On Your Plate

Site Scouting & Deal Sourcing

• Identify evaluate and propose suitable real estate options based on the needs of business functions (e.g. dark stores dine-in logistics).
• Maintain a strong pipeline of potential properties aligned with Talabats expansion strategy.

Landlord Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords property managers and real estate agents.
• Act as the single point of contact between landlords and internal teams ensuring smooth communication and timely issue resolution.

Lease Negotiation & Contract Management

• Lead lease and renewal negotiations securing favorable terms that meet both business needs and legal requirements.
• Collaborate with legal and finance teams to ensure timely finalization of contracts and compliance with internal policies.
• Proactively manage upcoming renewals and exits to mitigate financial or operational risk.

Issue Resolution & Stakeholder Support

• Work with business teams to address property-related issues ensuring landlord accountability and timely resolution (e.g. maintenance delays access issues).
• Escalate recurring issues or disputes and propose alternative solutions in collaboration with internal stakeholders.

Process Improvement

• Provide input into workflow design documentation and system updates that streamline real estate operations.
• Contribute insights to improve lead tracking visibility and turnaround time across markets.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in real estate leasing or property management ideally in a retail F&B or logistics environment.
• Proven ability to negotiate commercial contracts and manage stakeholders under time pressure.
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and escalating bottlenecks when needed.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time