Director Property and Energy Management

Bleckmann; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bleckmann in Eindhoven, a leader in fashion and lifestyle logistics, seeks a Director Property & Energy Management to oversee landlord relationships across its real estate portfolio and drive the energy transition agenda.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will align operational requirements, lease governance, and sustainability initiatives while safeguarding continuity and supporting growth across Europe, the US, and Asia. A Master’s degree and 10+ years in global real estate are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of international real estate, property management, infrastructure or energy transition experience.
• Proven track record managing landlord and property-owner relationships.
• Experience overseeing multi-country real estate portfolios.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Knowledge of European energy markets, sustainability regulations, and real estate practices.
• Experience within logistics, industrial, retail, or large operational environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with landlords across Bleckmann locations.
• Lead lease renewals, renegotiations, and extensions in collaboration with Legal, Finance, Facility and Operations.
• Monitor energy market developments, grid congestion challenges, and regulatory changes.
• Develop and execute Bleckmann's energy transition strategy.
• Identify opportunities to optimize occupancy costs, improve flexibility, and reduce portfolio risks.
• Collaborate with Facility Management, Operations, Finance, Procurement, CSR, Legal, and Executive Leadership.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Leadership

Strategic planning

Energy market knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Energy Management, Sustainability, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Ready to Join the Backstage Crew?

At Bleckmann, we’ve been delivering on promises since 1862. As a market leader in supply chain management for fashion and lifestyle brands, we keep the show running behind the scenes — from moving boxes to moving data, from pack & ship to IT and HR.

But we’re not just logistics experts. We’re The Backstage Crew — a tight-knit team of 6,500+ people who make fashion and lifestyle brands shine by doing the work that matters most, out of the spotlight but never out of impact.

Whether you're on the warehouse floor or behind a screen, you’ll find:

• Strong connections with colleagues who support and celebrate you.

• Fast growth in a company that’s expanding across Europe, the US, and Asia.

• High energy in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.

• Guided freedom to take initiative, solve problems your way, and grow your career.

We believe in entrepreneurship, expertise, excellence, and engagement — and we live these values every day. From repairing returned goods to reducing waste, we help brands extend product lifecycles with sustainability in mind.

So if you’re ready to roll out the red carpet for our clients — and for each other — we’ve got a spot for you.

Behind the scenes is where the real excitement begins. Ready to join us?

The Mission

Reporting to the Global Real Estate & Facilities Director, the Director Property & Energy Management is responsible for managing Bleckmann's relationships with landlords and property owners across its real estate portfolio while driving the company's energy transition agenda.

The role serves as the primary interface between Bleckmann and its real estate partners, ensuring alignment on operational requirements, lease governance, property investments, sustainability initiatives, and long-term portfolio development.

The position plays a critical role in safeguarding Bleckmann's operational continuity, supporting future growth, and accelerating the transition towards a more sustainable and energy-efficient logistics network.

The Role

Key Responsibilities

Property Management

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with landlords across all Bleckmann locations.
• First point of contact for property and landlord-related matters.
• Lead regular business reviews with landlords to strengthen collaboration and align long-term objectives.
• Facilitate discussions regarding property investments, facility improvements, maintenance responsibilities, sustainability initiatives, and expansion opportunities.
• Support local Bleckmann teams in managing landlord interactions while maintaining overall governance and consistency.
• Ensure landlords remain aligned with Bleckmann's growth ambitions and operational requirements.

Portfolio Management & Lease Governance

• Maintain oversight of Bleckmann's lease portfolio.
• Lead lease renewals, renegotiations, and extensions in collaboration with Legal, Finance, Facility and Operations.
• Identify opportunities to optimize occupancy costs, improve flexibility, and reduce portfolio risks.
• Monitor landlord performance and ensure contractual commitments are met.
• Maintain visibility of key lease milestones, obligations, and strategic decisions.

Energy Transition & Sustainability

• Monitor energy market developments, grid congestion challenges, and regulatory changes.
• Develop and execute Bleckmann's energy transition strategy.
• Support Bleckmann's Procurement, Facility and CSR departments through property-related energy transition initiatives. Translate sustainability and ESG objectives into actionable real estate initiatives.
• Identify opportunities within Bleckmann on Energy efficiency (eg Solar&Battery storage solutions, Electrification programs,….)

Stakeholder Management

• Partner closely with:
  • Facility Management
  • Operations
  • Finance
  • Procurement
  • CSR
  • Legal
  • Executive Leadership

Candidate Profile

Education

• Master's degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Energy Management, Sustainability, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Additional certifications in Energy Management, ESG, Real Estate Finance, or Sustainability are considered an asset.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in international real estate, property management, infrastructure or energy transition.
• Proven track record managing landlord and property-owner relationships.
• Experience overseeing multi-country real estate portfolios.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Knowledge of European energy markets, sustainability regulations, and real estate practices.
• Experience within logistics, industrial, retail, or large operational environments preferred.

Leadership Competencies

• Relationship builder.
• Commercially astute and business-oriented.
• Strong negotiator and influencer.
• Collaborative and stakeholder-focused.
• Results-driven with strong execution capabilities.
• Able to balance operational priorities with long-term sustainability objectives.
• Comfortable operating in a complex international matrix organization.

At Bleckmann, we are guided by our values: We take a parachute and jump (Entrepreneurship), we unpack our knowledge (Expertise), we raise the bar with every box (Excellence), and we spark energy that connects (Engagement).