RES Development Director

DHL (Deutsche Post) • Westerville, OH

162d

About The Position

DHL Supply Chain's Real Estate Solutions (RES) is changing the way DHL's customers locate and design their warehouses to maximize supply chain effectiveness. RES is the real estate investment and development business of DHL Supply Chain, outpacing our competitors in both development and logistics industries alike in 20+ countries. As the world leader in 3rd Party Logistics (3PL) we combine DHL's operational know-how and customer supply chain insights with our real estate development and capital markets expertise. The RES Development Director (NORAM) will identify, manage and deliver direct development opportunities for DHL Supply Chain and external customers in the region (particularly south-east USA) in line with RES strategy targets and beyond. We are seeking a recognised and major player in the Logistics and Industrial Real Estate market to join our team as the Development Director for NORAM.

Requirements

• 5-10 years' experience in Development in the Logistics and Industrial Real Estate market, required
• Strategic thinker with excellent market knowledge and a track record of successful development projects, required
• Strong influencing skills both internal and external and the ability to deliver to tight deadlines, required

Responsibilities

• Identify real estate opportunities for Portfolio Refresh by reviewing lease events
• Identify opportunities for Strategic Investment ahead of demand and for Customer specific needs
• In conjunction with DHL Supply Chain, identify potential Customers for all real estate opportunities
• Maximize Customer benefit through delivery of six key services: Build to suit, Buy/lease/Sell, Strategic Investment, Third Party Development, Additional Real estate services, Speculative development
• Work with the Head of RES for NORAM to develop a pipeline of projects and deliver in line with agreed financial targets
• Assume leadership for specific development projects from identification to delivery with support of DHL Supply Chain and Corporate Real Estate teams
• Coordinate external and internal project team activities and manage effective working relationships with Corporate Real Estate and DHL Supply Chain teams
• Further develop relationships with preferred landowners, developers, partners and external consultants
• Demonstrate an understanding of capital markets and the impact on deal outcomes
• Demonstrate a detailed understanding of market dynamics including market lease rates, land values and competition
• Undertake project underwriting requirements through Qualification, Early warning and Investment Committee process

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Excellent affordable insurance benefits (including health, dental, vision and life)
• 401K plan
• Paid vacation and holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Couriers and Messengers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees