Manager, Real Estate Assets

Americold; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold is seeking a senior real estate asset manager to optimize owned and leased properties and drive revenue growth. You will collaborate with internal teams to refine leasing strategies and support acquisitions, with travel up to 25%.

The role requires 5+ years in real estate asset management, a bachelor’s in real estate/finance/business, and strong financial modeling (IRR, ROI, CAP rates). You will lead lease negotiations and maintain key market data.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in real estate asset management or analytics within commercial real estate or logistics operations.
• Bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, or business required.
• Experience in strategic facility planning, construction, and all aspects of real property transactions.
• Documented success in negotiating commercial real estate contracts including terms, pricing, and resolution of service issues.
• Proficiency in financial analysis using metrics such as IRR, ROI, CAP Rates, ROC, ROIC, and NPV with advanced Excel modeling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the optimization and management of owned and leased real estate portfolio.
• Coordinate lease obligations and analyze market data to refine leasing strategies.
• Support real estate acquisitions and revenue growth initiatives.
• Travel up to 25% for meetings, onsite visits, and site tours.
• Prepare, coordinate, distribute, and synthesize information for property acquisitions, dispositions, lease opportunities, and financing.
• Lead and advise internal parties on lease concepts and ensure uniform adherence to lease contracts.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel modeling

Negotiation

Real estate analytics

Market pricing

Lease concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, or business

Tools

Excel

Job description

What You\'ll Do

You will oversee the optimization and management of the company\u2019s owned and leased real estate portfolio by establishing best practices and collaborating with various internal departments. The role includes coordinating lease obligations, analyzing market data to refine leasing strategies, and supporting real estate acquisitions and revenue growth initiatives. Travel up to 25% is required for meetings, onsite visits, and site tours.

Essential Functions

• Prepare, coordinate, distribute, and synthesize information for property acquisitions, dispositions, lease opportunities, and financing opportunities.


• Manage new and renewal lease negotiations including structure, underwriting, and pricing.


• Lead and advise internal parties on lease concepts and ensure uniform adherence to lease contracts from both landlord and tenant perspectives.


• Respond to tenant needs and coordinate with administrative and technical staff to resolve issues promptly.


• Catalog available properties in key markets and conduct financial modeling of real estate values versus operational concerns.


• Support business development and operations with real estate market pricing analysis and maintain the real estate database with property-specific metrics.


• Manage the collection and cataloging of real estate records and documentation, including deeds, surveys, environmental reports, and appraisals.


• Other essential duties may be applicable and assigned as necessary.

What Experience and Education You Need

• Minimum 5 years of experience required in real estate asset management or analytics within commercial real estate or logistics operations.


• Bachelor\'s degree in real estate, finance, or business required.


• Experience in strategic facility planning, construction, and all aspects of real property transactions.


• Documented success in negotiating commercial real estate contracts including contract terms, pricing, and resolution of service issues.


• Proficiency in financial analysis using tools and measures such as IRR, ROI, CAP Rates, ROC, ROIC, and NPV with advanced Excel modeling and competency in MS Office applications.

What Could Set You Apart

• Brokerage experience is highly preferred.


• At least 2 years of people management experience preferred.


• MBA preferred.


• Experience with a 3PL or logistics operator.


• Demonstrated ability to independently initiate and complete projects.


• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.


• Proven track record of accuracy in financial reporting.


• Proficiency in presenting complex financial data to senior management.


• Experience building and maintaining cross-functional business relationships.


• Ability to adapt and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, reaching, and/or bending.


• Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work including the operation of computers, telephones, and similar equipment.


• Requires ability to comprehend and communicate with others verbally and/or in writing.


• May require travel by automobile and airplane for business.


• May require visits to warehouse operations in temperatures at or below freezing.


• May require the occasional lifting, carrying, positioning, and/or moving of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability status as a protected veteran or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE/AA M/F/D/V.