Real Estate Manager

Alshaya Group Avrasya; Fatih; On-site; TRY 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Alshaya Group Avrasya is seeking a Real Estate Manager to lead site identification, end-to-end leasing, and store openings across Türkiye. The role emphasizes strong negotiation, stakeholder coordination, and market-driven site development to ensure profitable retail growth.

Candidates should have a relevant degree and 8–10 years of experience in real estate/project development within retail, with fluent English and excellent MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Urban and Regional Planning, Business Administration or related fields.
• 8–10 years of experience in project development/real estate development and retail.
• Fluency in English (written & spoken).
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Analytical mindset with results-oriented, problem-solving work style.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with expertise in lease agreements, rental structures and legal frameworks.
• Planning, organization, and time management abilities.
• Self-driven, able to manage 3rd party stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn and follow trends in real estate industry.
• No travel restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Finding/searching/evaluating potential sites in Türkiye aligned with market development plan.
• Identify potential sites, evaluate suitability, and manage end-to-end leasing process.
• Prepare feasibility analyses and site presentations for developed sites.
• Lead lease negotiations with landlords and developers to optimize terms.
• Realize store openings with data-driven growth plan and profitability.
• Monitor contractual deadlines and initiate renegotiations in advance.
• Build and maintain relationships with partners.
• Manage landlord inquiries, site visits, and proposals.
• Prepare leasing reports, forecasts, and senior-management presentations.
• Coordinate formalities, signatories, and agreements.

Skills

Fluency in English

MS Office

Analytical mind

Problem solving

Communication

Negotiation

Planning

Time management

Stakeholder management

Trend awareness

Education

Engineering degree

Urban and Regional Planning

Business Administration

Job description

Kuwait-based Alshaya Group started to operate in the Turkish market in 2002 with the objective of undertaking retailing activities within the framework of the Group's Turkish operating rights for major international brands. Today, the group represents a portfolio of world's best known international brands in Turkey, managing their retail franchise operations in segments including Fashion, Food, Health & Beauty.

Franchise portfolio includes Bath and Body Works, Pinkberry, Shake Shack, Starbucks and Victoria's Secret in Turkey.

Alshaya Group’s operations are based on the vision of "Being one of the world's leading retailers, managing world's best known brands in profitable, value-building partnerships," with a corporate culture that rewards "Think Big," "Act Small," and "Be You" is currently looking for a ''Real Estate Manager" to join its Property division.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Urban and Regional Planning, Business Administration and in related fields,
• Preferably 8-10 years of experience on project development/real estate development and retail,
• Fluency in English in both written & spoken,
• Excellent knowledge of MS office applications,
• An analytical mind with result oriented and problem-solving work style,
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with expertise in lease agreements, rental structures, and legal frameworks,
• Planning and organization ability,
• Highly effective organization, planning and time management skills,
• Self-driven, eager to manage 3rd party stake holders and non-direct report colleques,
• Visionery, enthuastic for learning and following trends in real estate Industry,
• No travel restrictions.

Job Description

• Finding/searching/evaluating potential sites in Türkiye in line with the market development plan,
• Identify potential sites, evaluate suitability, and manage the end-to-end leasing process,
• Preparing feasibility analysis and site presentation for developed sites,
• Lead lease negotiations with landlords and developers, optimizing lease terms, rates, and contract conditions,
• To realise store openings with sustainable profitability within the framework of data-driven growth plan,
• Monitor contractual deadlines and initiate renegotiations in adequate advance,
• Build and maintain strong relationships with all partners,
• Manage landlord inquiries, site visits, presentations and proposal processes,
• Prepare leasing reports, forecasts, presentations and performance analyses for senior management,
• Preparing and concluding formalities, attending to legal signature, processing and dissemination of agreements,
• Coordinating the construction infrastructure pre-requisites with landlords/developer and internal project team,
• Ensuring the meticulous and seamless management of the store opening process from start to completion, and manage successful opening of the store without any issue in the following zoning & permit procedures.