About this role
Description
Real Estate Manager
Primary Responsibilities:
The Real Estate Manager will support the Middle East, Africa and Turkiye (MEATR) Real Estate team. The Amazon MEATR Real Estate team is responsible for the timely completion of property transactions including acquisitions, renewals, expansions, terminations and reconfiguration of warehouse and Quick Commerce (QC) space in MEATR Region.
The role requires someone who thrives in a fast paced environment with an ability to manage a large number of work streams and an in-depth knowledge of planning law and development of warehousing.
- Responsible for the growth and development of the QC operational network through the sourcing of new properties throughout MEATR.
- Management of negotiations with landlords, agents and lawyers.
- In-depth knowledge of planning law, development projects and site assembly.
- Reports and delivers results to the senior leadership team.
- Responsible for implementation of a full due diligence process.
- Regional role covering UAE, EGY, KSA, ZA and Turkey
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 7+ years of project management, real estate development, architecture/design experience
- Experience leading projects across multiple stakeholders
- Experience in English-language communication skills, both written and verbal
- Speak, write, and read fluently in Arabic
- Market experience in Middle East and Africa
- Strong negotiation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in making data driven business decisions
- Experience in Real Estate Law
- MBA, or Master's degree
- Experience leading large teams, with demonstrable ability to hire, develop, and manage high-performing technical teams
- Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company, or experience prioritizing and handling multiple assignments at any given time while maintaining commitment to deadlines
- Ability to drive successful partnerships with cross-functional leadership to execute strategic initiatives and develop strategic roadmaps.
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