Real Estate Manager

Clutch Madrid, Community of Madrid, SpainClutch Madrid, Community of Madrid, SpainGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Our client is a prestigious international retail player with a strong presence across Europe, operating both online and through over 1,000 physical stores. With an annual turnover of 3 billion and a team of approximately 15,000 employees, the company stands out for its extensive product range, combining exclusive premium brands with its own proprietary label. The company is a European leader in exclusive brands and maintains a strategic focus on premium positioning with quality offerings at fair prices.The RoleThe Real Estate Manager is responsible for the strategic and operational management of the company’s property portfolio, aiming to optimize costs, maximize asset value and support business growth through new store openings, lease renewals, relocations and portfolio rationalisation.Key ResponsibilitiesPortfolio Management: Oversee lease agreements, renewals, expirations, terminations and negotiations with landlords.Development and New Openings: Identify new retail opportunities aligned with the company’s expansion strategy; perform market and location analyses, assessing visibility, accessibility and commercial potential.Contract Negotiation: Lead financial and legal negotiations for leases, sub‑leases and closures to secure the most advantageous terms for the company.Budgeting and Reporting: Prepare and monitor the annual real‑estate budget, ensuring alignment with company targets and profitability goals.Cross‑Functional Coordination: Work closely with Construction, Finance, Legal, Retail and Operations teams to plan and deliver openings, refurbishments or closures efficiently.Optimization and Analysis: Propose portfolio optimisation initiatives (e.g. space reduction, relocations, renegotiations or exit strategies).External Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, real‑estate agencies, developers, shopping‑centre management and public authorities.Compliance and Sustainability: Ensure full legal compliance for all real‑estate activities and integrate ESG principles into property management and development decisions.Qualifications & ExperienceUniversity degree in Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Architecture or a related field.Minimum 7/9 years of experience in a similar position within retail, real‑estate, hospitality or large‑scale distribution. Candidates with experience in the Portuguese market will also be preferred.Strong knowledge of the local real‑estate market and retail location strategies.Proven experience in negotiation, financial analysis and contract management .Fluent in Spanish and English ; knowledge of an additional European language is an advantage.Advanced computer literacy (Excel, Power BI, GIS or asset‑management tools).Soft SkillsStrong business acumen and cost‑awareness.Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.Strategic thinking combined with analytical rigor.Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.Flexibility, adaptability and proactive problem‑solving.Awareness of sustainability and energy efficiency in property decisions.Key Performance IndicatorsReduction in average lease cost.On‑time, on‑budget delivery of store openings and closures.Quality and brand consistency of new locations.Place of workMadridSeniority levelMid‑Senior levelEmployment typeFull‑timeJob functionProject Management, Other, and Business DevelopmentIndustriesRetail, Personal Care Product Manufacturing, and Retail Health and Personal Care ProductsReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Clutch by 2x#J-18808-Ljbffr