Strategy Specialist; Real Estate

Real Estate Strategy Specialist is a high-level, analytical role focused on aligning an organization’s physical property portfolio with its long-term business goals, financial targets, and operational needs. Unlike traditional brokers, this role focuses on portfolio optimization, location intelligence, and cost-containment strategies, often working directly with senior management.

• Portfolio Strategy & Planning:
  Develop and execute long-term strategies for property acquisition, disposition, and leasing to optimize space utilization.
• Data Analysis & Modeling:
  Utilize GIS, financial modeling, and demographic data to assess market trends, evaluate site locations, and create "what-if" scenarios for growth or contraction.
• Financial & Cost Management:
  Review occupancy costs, develop budgets, and identify opportunities to reduce net expenses.
• Transaction Support:
  Collaborate with legal and transaction teams to manage leases, renewals, and acquisitions, ensuring compliance with business objectives.
• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Act as a liaison between business units (HR, IT, Finance) and external partners (brokers, architects) to define workplace needs.
• Performance Metrics & Reporting:
  Define KPIs for portfolio performance and prepare reports for executive review.
• Sustainability & ESG:
  Integrate sustainability, energy efficiency, and wellness standards into the portfolio.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
• Experience:
  
  2–5+ years in corporate real estate, strategy consulting, or financial modeling.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in Excel, GIS software (e.g., ESRI), and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau).
• Real Estate Knowledge:
  Understanding of lease economics, market dynamics, and zoning regulations.
• Communication:
  Ability to present complex data insights to senior leadership.

• Reduction in occupancy costs.
• Accuracy of market forecasts and sales projections.