Are you looking for the next step in your career?

About the position:

The Brandt Group of Companies continues to grow significantly in all lines of business and the Real Estate Development team is looking for an individual to support our growing portfolio. If you are a natural leader, a dynamic self-starter, motivated to succeed, with strong experience in transactional real estate, this role is a great opportunity for you to join the Brandt Real Estate team.

The Director of Real Estate's role will primarily be focused on developing alliances, cultivating relationships with landowners as well as potential industrial landlords/tenants. The Director of Real Estate is responsible for establishing sound business practices in which to grow the real estate portfolios, expanding and diversifying Brandt Group of Companies territory across Australia & New Zealand. As a valued member of Brandt's Real Estate Team, the Director of Real Estate will dually report directly to the Senior VP ANZ & the VP of Real Estate (Canada). This position will be based in Pukekohe or Hamilton.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Investigate markets for Brandt's businesses, identify, review, and acquire real estate through private and public means, including off-market opportunities but also through broker networks as needed.

• Effectively conduct due diligence of local government requirements and zoning to determine suitability of properties for Brandt's end use, including determining access to government incentives.

• Working collaboratively with the VP of Real Estate & Senior VP - ANZ; conduct leasing activities with landlords and tenants but also; research market conditions, negotiate terms, conduct due diligence, successfully complete transactions.

• Responsible for overseeing the care and maintenance of Brandt's facilities in Australia and New Zealand

• Review existing real estate portfolio for risks, threats, but also opportunities and potential network consolidation and optimization strategies.

• Be knowledgeable of changes in market, transactional and urban planning trends in the real estate sector.

• Develop professional proposals for presentation to the VP of Real Estate.

• Collaborate across the Brandt Group of Companies and across lines of business to develop relationships and have a deep understanding of the needs of the business.

• Cultivate credibility and influence among internal partners and external client relationships that maximize understanding of client's needs but will also lead directly to new business opportunities within target markets.

• Provide monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports to VP of Real Estate.

• Work collaboratively and mentor colleagues on the Real Estate team.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification and Requirements:

• 10 years of professional experience with at least 5 years focused within the real estate sector.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required, professional designation or equivalent welcomed.

• Sophisticated understanding of financial and legal concepts, good business common sense.

• Must be able to demonstrate an entrepreneurial approach to creating value and strong emphasis for customer focus.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

What's in it for you?

• A wonderful team of people to work with.

• Ongoing training & development.

• Promotional opportunities across our worldwide network.

• Competitive rates of pay.

• Family-friendly & flexible workplace.

IF YOU ARE READY TO GROW YOUR CAREER WITH BRANDT, APPLY NOW!

At Brandt, we believe that outstanding people, combined with our committed and passionate culture is key to our success. Join our team and build your future with Brandt!

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