Job ID: 10456403 | Amazon Business EU Sarl, UK Branch – P97
Amazon operates a world‑class network of technologically advanced fulfillment and logistics properties across the globe. The continued growth of our fulfillment businesses requires active management of these assets to drive operational efficiencies, maintain robust standards, and ensure the facilities can fully support the evolving business needs.
Overview
The Asset Manager role sits within the Global Realty Asset Management team, which is part of the wider Global Realty organization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing cutting‑edge real‑estate management practices, drawing from both Amazon’s internal standards and industry benchmarks. A critical aspect of this role involves identifying and resolving real‑estate challenges that impact Amazon operations across multiple business segments. Building and maintaining robust relationships with landlords and local operational teams is fundamental to this position. The successful applicant will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills, adeptly fostering these vital connections to ensure smooth operations and mutual success.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the effective real‑estate management of assigned portfolio sites to ensure optimal operations, utilization and performance to support the business.
- Act as the primary point of contact for real‑estate related escalations, providing support to internal customers and stakeholders as needed and minimizing business disruption.
- Drive timely negotiations for landlord consents and lease amendments for property alterations, retrofits and operational changes.
- Develop and implement real‑estate strategies for the region, encompassing consent negotiations, portfolio optimization and risk management.
- Support Transaction Managers by influencing lease renewals, terminations and other strategic initiatives with site‑related qualitative and quantitative data.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiency enhancements, implementing best practices in asset management across the region.
- Provide leadership related to real‑estate in situations where a disaster or other significant event impacts operations at one or multiple operational locations.
- Manage end‑of‑term lease obligations by proactively addressing dilapidations and reinstatement, minimizing Amazon’s financial exposure.
- Establish, maintain and strengthen effective relationships with landlords, developers and external stakeholders through regular meetings and site visits.
- Provide strategic real‑estate advice to senior leadership for new concepts and initiatives, aligning real‑estate strategies with organizational goals.
- Partner with stakeholders to champion and drive the implementation of sustainability and environmental social and governance (ESG) initiatives across the portfolio, including energy‑saving projects, retrofits and reporting.
- Collaborate closely with Legal, Finance, Operations, Engineering and Construction teams to provide real‑estate guidance and problem‑solving support.
- Support operating expense (OPEX) analysis including review and reconciliation of payment escalations and service charge obligations.
- Support audits and portfolio reviews, providing real‑estate input to ensure compliance, mitigate risks and identify cost savings.
- Provide reporting inputs (monthly and quarterly business reviews and budgets) and liaise with Finance on real‑estate liabilities and Asset Management targets.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Real Estate, or a related field.
- Experience utilizing commercial real estate software platforms such as Tango, Yardi or MRI.
- Fluent in English (speaking, writing and reading).
- Fluent in German (speaking, writing and reading).
- Extensive prior experience in property or asset management within commercial real estate, corporate occupier, developer, fund or landlord entity.
- Expertise in analysing and clearly explaining complex lease terminology and provisions.
- Proficiency in using commercial real estate management software platforms, Microsoft Office and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems to manage client relationships and data.
- Proficient in understanding commercial and industrial building systems, including fire and life safety systems, HVAC, electrical systems and plumbing infrastructure, and ability to comprehend construction blueprints.
Preferred Qualifications
- Extensive experience in property or asset management within commercial real estate, corporate occupier, developer, fund or landlord entity.
- Broad experience in managing and interpreting commercial lease agreements.
- Knowledge of property accounting principles.
- Professional designation such as RPA, CPM, RICS or comparable.
- Business fluency in another European language.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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