Real Estate Manager Inland

SPAR Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a Real Estate Manager to drive sales growth and manage new site strategies. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, negotiating leases, and contributing to real estate capability building within the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in the Real Estate sector, preferably retail.
• 8 years experience negotiating and concluding lease renewals.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth for new sites and develop strategies.
• Negotiate lease agreements and manage retailer relationships.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Problem Solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelors Degree in Real Estate

Job description

SPAR North Rand is currently recruiting for a Real Estate Manager : Inland to join our dynamic team.

Duties & Responsibilities

The purpose of the Real Estate Manager : Inland is to drive top line sales growth in respect of new sites. With the overall responsibility for new site strategies and growth plans per format and across Brands within a designated geography the incumbent must also contribute to developing a strong professional real estate capability within the team.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Contributes to the new site strategy 36month cycle; including sales growth targets) in the region for new sites and space optimisation per format.
• Participates in planning sessions for new site growth in support of regional goals by format and Brand.
• Collaborates with Retail Operations and other internal role players regarding new site and space developments and key process inputs.
• Provides input on real estate and governance processes to ensure effective decision making.
• Submits contingency plans to address strategy and goal shortfalls.
• Drives relationships with the Property Development community and other stakeholders within the real estate ecosystem.
• Collaborates and makes input with internal retail operations development and finance departments in respect of financial feasibilities.
• Prepares market and site analysis to drive informed decision making.
• Presents findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders and teams through formal decisionmaking forums.
• Presents new site proposals to Regional Guild Committees.
• Negotiates and concludes lease agreements and legal contracts across all Brands in accordance with best practice and Company policy.
• Prepares requisite documentation in motivation of new head lease agreements with the Senior manager : Real Estate.
• Manages Retailer relationships and provides real estate support and guidance.
• Contributes to Real Estate capability building within a region and provides leadership support as assigned.
• Provides monthly reports and updates to Real Estate and Retail Operations Executives.
• Any other ad hoc duties as required by management.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Bachelors Degree in Real Estate Business Administration Legal or related field.
• Minimum 10 years experience in the Real Estate sector preferably retail environment.
• 8 years experience negotiating and concluding lease renewals and agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to meet growth targets and create effective business networks in the property sector.
• A proven track record in managing multiple business demands.
• Proven experience in building successful partnerships with senior executives and key stakeholders in large diverse federated organisations.
• A valid drivers licence and the ability to travel extensively.
• Demonstrated knowledge of real estate practices and finances with the ability to assess business and property viability.
• Excellent negotiator with proven lease negotiation skills and business acumen.
• Ability to read write and comprehend legal documents and draft lease agreements.
• Strong communication decisionmaking and problemsolving skills.

The ideal applicant will satisfy the following skills requirements :

• Excellent stakeholder and partner influencing and engagement skills.
• Outstanding demonstrated written business and legal communication skills as well as presentation and interpersonal skills to interface effectively with all levels of colleagues and with external customers in a team orientated manner.
• Highly organised with the ability to plan manage and organise multiple priorities.
• Demonstrates leadership and can guide and influence others through effective communication.
• Demonstrated ability to produce commercial analysis reports and presentations.
• Must have a high stress tolerance and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Must be collaborative influential and rational.

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Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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