Director, Real Estate
Company: Americold
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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Job Description:
About Us
Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled
infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to
ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches foods suppliers,
restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our
customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the
food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in
order to deliver on their commitments.
What You'll Do
The Director of Real Estate is responsible for all functions of the
real estate department on behalf of Americold including lease
negotiation, lease administration, rent payments, acquisition,
decommissioning / sale, property management of owned assets,
analysis of space needs and coordination of all real property
transactions. Additionally, the individual will be responsible for
maximizing the value of the owned and leased assets and will also
support the Company's strategic, company-oriented acquisitions form
a real estate support perspective. The role will have two direct
reports and responsibility for managing a growing portfolio of 250
assets around the world.
Oversee a Global portfolio of 250+ assets, that is inclusive of new
leases, terminations, acquisitions, and dispositions, and manage
Real Estate Cost center within budget.
Develop and implement a Life Cycle Real Estate portfolio database
system and ensure that administration of the database is accurate
and up to date, including evaluation (owned and leased assets) and
its value potentials.
Assist in developing the financing strategy for the real estate
investment team, considering each target asset and deal structure's
unique needs and ensuring alignment with the broader company
strategy and goals.
Establish strong working relationships with brokers, landlords and
tenants, and serve as Americold's primary liaison to coordinate
execution of lease obligations and support Americold's growth
objectives.
Active management of Americold's real estate portfolio by leading
and analyzing real estate opportunities (e.g. dispositions,
acquisitions, leasing of space, etc...) from research and due
diligence through transaction completion. This role will serve as
the key resource on Real Estate decisions on behalf of Americold,
specifically, the evaluation, site selections and negotiation,
while optimizing market location expansion, development
opportunities and return on investment. Specifically, this role
will: Negotiates lease extensions, renewals, lease options, and the
sale/sublease of property to ensure appropriate cost, improve
competitive position, and execute in the best interest of
Americold.
Support mergers / acquisitions through leading due diligence and
support for integration of acquired assets, including any lease
negotiations.
What Experience You Need
Bachelor's degree with a focus within real estate, finance,
engineering or business preferred.
10+ years of demonstrated success leading business
planning/strategy in a leadership role required (due diligence,
financial modeling and strategic analysis).
Experience in a business with Real Estate and strategic facility
planning/construction components and exposure to all aspects of
real property transactions (zoning laws, zoning approval
process).
Extensive experience in deal negotiations, including negotiating
contracts, prices, resolving service issues and reconciling
differences.
Broad network with real estate professionals, including bankers,
brokers, and other service providers.
Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.
What Could Set You Apart
What We Offer
Our associates know the answer to the question What's in it for me?
We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with
our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their
health and financial well-being. When you join Americold you join a
values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers
feed the world.
Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.
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