Director Real Estate, Americas

Brambles•Atlanta, GA

5d•Hybrid

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. It 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 that is big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model. Are you a strategic real estate leader looking for an opportunity to shape the future of a large, multi-country portfolio across the Americas? We're partnering with a global industry leader to identify a Head of Real Estate, Americas who will play a critical role in driving real estate strategy, portfolio optimization, and operational growth across the region. This is a highly visible leadership position that offers the opportunity to influence key business decisions while partnering closely with executive leadership, operations, supply chain, finance, and legal stakeholders. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Real Estate, Americas to lead real estate strategy and portfolio management across the Americas region. This role will partner closely with business leaders and external real estate service providers to optimize the company's real estate footprint, support operational growth, and drive value across a diverse portfolio of leased facilities. The successful candidate will bring deep commercial real estate expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders while balancing operational requirements with long-term portfolio strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; MBA, Real Estate, Business, Finance, or related advanced degree preferred.
Strong understanding of commercial real estate portfolio management, leasing, and market analysis.
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.
Passion for developing real estate strategies that support business objectives.
Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
Ability to balance strategic planning with operational execution.
Experience navigating complex environments and managing competing priorities.
A collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

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.