Real Estate Transaction Manager

Ecolab; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Stock purchase plan

Lunch subsidy

Sport cards

Hybrid work model

Relocation support

Parking space for cars and bikes

Job summary

Ecolab in Kraków seeks a Real Estate Transaction Manager to orchestrate end-to-end purchase and leasing lifecycles outside the Americas. You will translate business needs into workplace strategies, negotiate terms, manage critical dates, and assess financial data with internal and external partners.

You will guide cross‑functional teams, draft and review lease documents, and ensure compliance with lease terms and governance. This role offers a hybrid work model and international collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, Finance, Business Administration, or related field is preferred.
• 3-5+ years in commercial real estate, corporate leasing, or transaction management in a large multi-national environment.
• Strong contract negotiation, financial acumen, and proficiency in lease administration software and CRM tools.
• Deep understanding of commercial real estate law, property valuation, and local zoning or occupancy regulations.
• Comfort operating in ambiguity within a matrixed, enterprise organization, with regional focus and enterprise lens.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, outcomes‑oriented leadership style in a cross-cultural environment.
• Experience partnering with 3rd party brokerage/provider to execute real estate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve Ecolab’s Real Estate Portfolio Strategy and implementation, ensuring alignment with business priorities, capital plans and budget targets.
• Partner closely with Director of RESS and functional business leaders to evaluate real estate options, present financial scenarios and deliver Executive ready recommendations.
• Deal Negotiation: Drive lease acquisitions, renewals, dispositions, and restructurings to secure optimal financial and operational terms.
• Critical Date Management: Monitor lease expirations, option periods, and termination deadlines to prevent financial liabilities or missed opportunities.
• Financial & Market Analysis: Conduct site selections, analyze market trends, and build financial models (e.g., comparing net present value and occupancy costs) to inform portfolio strategy.
• Document Management: Draft, review, and finalize transaction documents, including Letters of Intent (LOIs), lease agreements, amendments, and estoppels.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the primary liaison between corporate executives, legal counsel, facility managers, and external brokers or landlords.
• Portfolio Compliance: Ensure data accuracy in transaction management systems and verify that rental payments and lease terms align with corporate governance.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Financial acumen

Lease administration software

CRM tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in real estate, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Lease admin software

CRM tools

Job description

The Real Estate Transaction Manager oversees the end-to-end purchase and leasing lifecycles for real estate outside of the Americas (North and South America). Responsibilities include translating business requirements into workplace strategies, negotiating terms, managing critical dates, evaluating financial data, and ensuring compliance with lease agreements. The role bridges internal business units, legal teams, and external landlords.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Own and evolve Ecolab’s Real Estate Portfolio Strategy and implementation, ensuring alignment with business priorities, capital plans and budget targets.
• Partner closely with Director of RESS and functional business leaders to evaluate real estate options, present financial scenarios and deliver Executive ready recommendations.
• Deal Negotiation: Drive lease acquisitions, renewals, dispositions, and restructurings to secure optimal financial and operational terms.
• Critical Date Management: Monitor lease expirations, option periods, and termination deadlines to prevent financial liabilities or missed opportunities.
• Financial & Market Analysis: Conduct site selections, analyze market trends, and build financial models (e.g., comparing net present value and occupancy costs) to inform portfolio strategy.
• Document Management: Draft, review, and finalize transaction documents, including Letters of Intent (LOIs), lease agreements, amendments, and estoppels.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the primary liaison between corporate executives, legal counsel, facility managers, and external brokers or landlords.
• Portfolio Compliance: Ensure data accuracy in transaction management systems and verify that rental payments and lease terms align with corporate governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• 3-5+ years in commercial real estate, corporate leasing, or transaction management in a large multi-national environment.
• Strong contract negotiation, financial acumen, and proficiency in lease administration software and CRM tools.
• Deep understanding of commercial real estate law, property valuation, and local zoning or occupancy regulations.
• Comfort operating in ambiguity within a matrixed, enterprise organization, with regional focus and enterprise lens.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, outcomes‑oriented leadership style in a cross-cultural environment.
• Experience partnering with 3rd party brokerage/provider to execute real estate transactions.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary (Base pay & Variable Plan) and benefits package (private medical care, life insurance, stock purchase, lunch subsidy, sport cards).
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements with hybrid model of work (approx. 60% from the office and 40% from home)
• Matrix Organization: Thrive in our matrix organization, working across Europe with various teams and cultural backgrounds.
• Collaborative Environment: Strong teamwork and diverse interactions.
• Development Opportunities: Personalized plans with rapid progression
• Versatile Career Paths: Professional growth supported by active committee for different career levels.
• Supportive Culture: High employee satisfaction and responsive feedback.
• Learning and Innovation: Continuous learning and technical training incl. subject matter experts’ trainings, soft skills and management trainings and LinkedIn learning.
• Relocation Support: Assistance for international candidates and candidates living outside of Krakow.
• Social events such as family events and charity auctions.
• Comfortable working environment (Library, relaxation area, casual dress code).
• Parking space for cars and bikes.

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.