Director Real Estate, Americas
About The Position
CHEP helps move more goods to people, in more places than any other organization on earth via its 347 million pallets, crates and containers. CHEP employs approximately 13,000 people and operates in 60 countries. Through its pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust CHEP to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. This role offers the opportunity to join an international organization and help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. The role is empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. The role also offers work-life balance and flexibility through its Hybrid Work Model.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- 10+ years of progressive experience in commercial real estate, corporate real estate, portfolio management, or related disciplines.
- Experience managing complex, multi-location real estate portfolios across multiple countries.
- Strong track record of leading lease negotiations and real estate transactions.
- Experience working within large, global, or multinational organizations.
- Demonstrated success influencing senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Experience managing external service providers and strategic vendor relationships.
- Previous leadership experience, including coaching and developing direct reports.
- Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
- Executive presence and the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Proven stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.
- Strong project and program management skills.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret market data and translate insights into action.
- Collaborative leadership style with a focus on driving results.
- English required.
Nice To Haves
- MBA, Real Estate, Business, Finance, or related advanced degree preferred.
- Professional real estate certifications are considered an asset.
- Spanish preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead real estate strategy and execution across the Americas region.
- Manage relationships with external real estate partners and brokers to ensure high-quality service delivery and alignment with business objectives.
- Lead lease negotiations, renewals, relocations, expansions, and site exit activities.
- Develop and execute short and long-term real estate portfolio strategies.
- Identify opportunities to optimize occupancy costs, improve flexibility, and mitigate risk.
- Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, and executive leadership teams on real estate decisions.
- Establish governance, reporting, and performance measures to support portfolio management and decision-making.
- Evaluate market trends and leverage commercial real estate intelligence to guide business strategy.
- Lead, mentor, and develop team members while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Support business growth initiatives by aligning real estate solutions with operational and network requirements.
Benefits
- Hybrid Work Model
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
