About DHL and CRE:
DHL Group the logistics provider of the world with over 580,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories. We are an organization that is not just moving goods around, we have a very clear purpose, and we are: Connecting People. Improving Lives. We provide challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development, we recognize the difference you bring to our business and together we share the pride of building one of the largest world leaders in logistics and supply chain.
Corporate Real Estate (CRE) at DHL Group is responsible for more than 12,000 properties across all DHL business units worldwide. This portfolio covers an area of more than 30 million m2 and is managed by around 1700 dedicated real estate experts worldwide.
Corporate Real Estate - that's us! Together with our global colleagues, we offer excellent services along the property lifecycle Commercial, Construction and Facility Management for all DHL properties in a sustainable way. We ensure that DHL develops and grows in the future.
Ready to immerse yourself in the exciting world of CRE? Join the team and bring your expertise on board! As part of DHL, you will be working with a global network of CRE colleagues and benefit from a wide range of development opportunities.
Job Purpose:
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Manage complex projects / programs involving specialized skills (e.g. acquisitions and development projects). Responsible for a complete portfolio for a BU in the Country.
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Manage the acquisition, management and disposal all facilities, site acquisition and leasing of space. Review lease document language for administrative/liability problems. Establish productive business relationships with all levels of customers, business partners and vendors. Responsible for building business unit relationships, accurately setting and meeting expectations. Provide business partners with a proactive, knowledgeable point of contact and communicator for key real estate issues. Responsible for hiring, coaching, training, and developing subordinate staff. Assign work, sets completion dates, reviews work, and manages performance in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and performance management process.
Your tasks:
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Manage complex projects / programs involving specialized skills (e.g. acquisitions and development projects); Responsible for a complete portfolio for a BU and/or a cross-BU geographical scope
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Implement portfolio planning to determine the real estate strategy for an existing assets or new transactions in line with business strategy and objectives, corporate guidelines and policies
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Liaise with business colleagues including business development, solutions design teams, operations, and finance teams to ensure solution aligns with business requirements
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Assess real estate options and viability in order to determine commercial opportunities
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Support the global Commercial goals depending on concrete annual priorities
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Provide thorough market information to support real estate options
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Negotiate the best outcome for transactions and present opportunities to business colleagues in standardized format to allow for comparison
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Manage project from sourcing to handover working with teams from Construction and Facilities Management, as required
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Work with DHL stakeholders to finalize transaction including Legal, Risk, Procurement
Stakeholders
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Convince other subject matter experts to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches
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Connect & cooperate with and coordinate 3rd parties e.g. external service providers
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Build strong, trusting cross-functional relationships with DHL managers
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Understand customer and key stakeholders interests and concerns and advise direct reports, customers and key stakeholders
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Provide technical guidance to line managers and employees
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External stakeholders: Commercial real estate agents, Landlords, property managers
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Internal Stakeholders: Business Unit Country Management Team, GBS CRE local and sub-regional Team/Legal/Risk & Insurance
Your profile:
Education Level
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Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Architecture, Real Estate, or a related field.
Experience Level
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More than 8 years of relevant Commercial Real Estate experience.
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Proven experience in sourcing, evaluating, negotiating, and managing real estate assets to support corporate growth and expansion.
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Extensive experience in lease negotiations, acquisitions, renewals, and lease terminations.
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Experience in portfolio management, financial analysis, business case development, and execution of complex real estate transactions.
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Ability to lead strategic projects and coordinate internal and external stakeholders within multinational corporate environments.
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Strong customer focus and service-oriented mindset, with the ability to understand business needs and develop effective solutions.
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Unquestionable integrity and absolute commitment to compliance with DHL’s Code of Conduct, corporate policies, and Compliance requirements, consistently promoting a culture of ethics, transparency, and accountability.
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Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, influencing, and collaborative working skills.
We offer:
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Great opportunity to work for the biggest logistics company in the world
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International and virtual environment
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Flexibility and great opportunity to learn
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Tempting Compensation and benefits
DHL is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
