[ref. a28844304] Real Estate Manager - Central Region - Berlin, Germany (m/w/d)

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The individual will also be responsible for the renewal, relocation and expansion of existing locations. Ideally we are seeking experience of someone who has worked for a premium retail/automotive brand or brokerage firm and understands the dynamics of the entire development cycle as the Real Estate Manager works closely with our local Market Expansion, as well as with our Construction and Design team to open locations on time and under budget.

• Gather and evaluate economic, demographic and other market data to identify and prioritize key trade areas
• Responsible for researching and analyzing sites to established guidelines, procedures and policies
• Visit and inspect prospective properties to determine suitability
• Prepare site evaluation packages for executive management
• Negotiate LOI and work letter alongside outside real estate broker
• Negotiate lease alongside outside Counsel
• Effectively manage outside brokerage and attorney relationships
• Understand zoning and licensing requirements per state and works with outside Counsel to establish dealer’s license for each location
• Works with project managers to establish work letter
• Works closely with project manager, design manager, accounting and finance teams throughout the lifecycle of the lease to determine build-out and capital budget amounts
• Negotiates tenant improvement allowance amounts from Landlords
• Deal with ad-hoc Real Estate related projects or queries.
• Be point of contact for Tesla Market Expansion team to discuss and align on real estate matters, as well as overall planning strategy
• Be point of contact for landlord interaction on existing portfolio
• Manage existing portfolio, which will involve various tasks, such as renewing/terminating leases, acquiring parking spaces, negotiating bank guarantee returns, actioning lease critical dates etc.
• Relevant or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability.
• Minimum three years of deal making for a commercial brokerage or an inhouse development, preferably in retail or industrial
• Exceptional ability to gather, analyze and present demographic and financial data in executive level reports
• Experience with municipal planning and zoning procedures preferred
• Proficient with MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Ideally fluency in English and German, Other Eastern European speaking languages are beneficial
• Ability to travel up to 60%
• Valid clean driving license