Senior Manager Real Estate Portfolio

Descripción de la empresa

Founded in 2012, AUTO1 Group is Europe's leading car trading platform, revolutionizing the way cars are bought and sold. By seamlessly connecting buyers and sellers through cutting-edge technology, we empower dealers and consumers across Europe. Our well-known brands include:

• A fast, convenient car sales service for consumers, with over 400 branches in 11 countries.
• The go-to multi-brand platform for the used car trade, connecting 60,000+ professional partners with a portfolio of 30,000+ vehicles across 30+ countries.
• Autohero: An innovative online retail platform offering high-quality, inspected used cars at the best prices, with a fully digital purchasing experience for private customers.

With over 13 years of success in Europe and a team of 6000+ talented professionals, we're driving the digital revolution in the automotive industry. Join us and be part of our exciting journey

Descripción del empleo

As Senior Real Estate Project Manager – Portfolio Optimization, you will be the strategic owner of our pan-European branch real estate portfolio. Reporting directly to the Head of Expansion & Real Estate, you will lead initiatives to maximize the network's quality, efficiency, and profitability—ensuring every site operates at its full potential.

In this role, your focus will be on asset optimization, facility management, and real estate performance. You will use data, process improvement, and best practices to drive cost reduction, effective contract management, and optimal use of the company's physical footprint. You will also play a key role in harmonizing data, reporting, and processes across countries and business lines.

You will:

• Lead strategic reviews of branch locations and portfolio composition, identifying opportunities for consolidation, relocation, upgrades, or lease renegotiation based on market data and performance metrics.
• Drive asset and facility management improvements—including maintenance, repairs, and vendor oversight—to support operational excellence at every location.
• Develop and implement standardized KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools that provide commercial insight and support data-driven decisions across the real estate function.
• Manage country-level and cross-country real estate projects, coordinating with legal, finance, procurement, and local market teams.
• Negotiate and manage leasing contracts, renewals, terminations, and maintain visibility on key deadlines and obligations.
• Lead initiatives to optimize branch operating costs while securing quality and compliance in facility standards.
• Champion the digitization and harmonization of real estate data and records across all markets.
• Act as an advisor to senior management on network health, property performance, and real estate risk mitigation.

You will be the key point of contact for all matters related to branch real estate performance, asset utilization, and facility management—contributing directly to Auto1's operational resilience and financial success.

Requisitos

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Law, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in real estate asset management, property portfolio management, facility management, or corporate real estate—ideally in a multi-country or high-growth setting.
• Strong track record in real estate optimization, cost control, and performance improvement projects.
• Proven expertise in lease administration, contract negotiation, and facility management oversight.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; experience with real estate management software, BI tools, or data visualization platforms is an asset.
• Analytical, process-driven mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in an international, cross-functional environment.
• Fluency in English is required; additional languages are a plus.