Real Estate Asset Manager, Lease Portfolio

Real Estate Asset Manager, Lease Portfolio Location: Remote Opportunity This is more than a job r nposting for Kohler Company, one of the oldest and largest privately held r ncompanies in North America. This is an invitation to collaborate and apply your r ncraft in a creative conscious and characterful culture.In this role, you will r nhave the opportunity to partner with Kohler Co.'s business units to serve as a r nsubject matter expert regarding real estate lease transactions. This position helps to define site specific r nstrategies for leased commercial facilities throughout the Americas region, r nwith the primary focus of North America, ensuring all property locations r nsupport BU strategic goals and align with Kohler Co.'s global strategic r ninitiatives. Manage the company's r ndiverse real estate lease portfolio by aligning with BU strategies and senior r nleadership, leading lease initiatives across the Americas region. Conduct market and r ndemographic research and lead site selection and property tours with BU teams r nand third-party service providers. Prepare initial site r nand market analysis including trends, maps, competition reports, and general r nsite information. Prepare financial r nanalysis with Accounting to support lease recommendations. Negotiate all terms r nwith prospective landlords (i.e. rental rates, term, cancellation/renewal r noptions, and tenant improvement allowance) and partner with internal Legal team r nto edit lease agreements and necessary legal documents (i.e. LOIs, estoppels, r nSNDAs, subleases, etc.). Coordinate with Manager r nof Corporate Properties and Lease Administration to ensure lease obligations r nare fulfilled, documentation and BU issues are resolved. Build and direct a team r nof external real estate brokers in applicable markets to execute global r nstrategies. Coordinate with Finance r nto develop and implement financial models for potential sites and projects. Assist Manager of r nCorporate Properties and Lease Administration in developing and executing r nglobal real estate strategy in cooperation with executive management. Study and evaluate r ndemographic data and benchmarks, trade area and site variables to develop r nstrategy and tactical plans in coordination with Kohler Co.'s internal GIS r ndepartment. Coordinate with Construction r nManagement and Finance to develop and analyze budgets and financial information r nfor new locations, including PI and SVA analysis. Expand existing r npartnerships and establish new relationships with proven real estate brokerage r nfirms in select markets around the world. Prepare and maintain r nreports and documents for executive management, including updates of all active r n& idle sites, proposed site packages for committee review, new location r nstatus and renewal/expiration/cancelation report. Seek, establish, build, r nand maintain relationships with, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), r nBrokers, Developers, and Landlords. Skills/Requirements Bachelor's degree in r nmarketing, finance or real estate, MBA is preferred. 10+ years of experience r nin a national or international corporate environment preferred. Previous experience in r nthe retail and hospitality industries is preferred. Ability to travel up to 25% of the time. Extensive understanding r nof real estate, with a proven track record of successful real estate r ntransactions across all property types. Experience managing r nreal estate brokers and due diligence consultants for purposes of evaluating r nand completing a wide range of real estate transactions. Current knowledge of r nindustry trends in real estate and development, natural desire to understand r nspecific market characteristics. Strong organizational, r ncommunication and interpersonal skills are essential to this position. Working knowledge of r nreal estate laws, documents and contracts including leases, subleases, lease r nassignments, development agreements, listing agreements and PSAs. Working knowledge of r nfinancial data, budgets and variance analysis. Experience with mapping r nand analytical platforms (GIS, etc.). Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. Why Work at Kohler Co.? Kohler Co.'s mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that it takes investment in our associates' development to make that happen. So, we offer ongoing investment in each individual's personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler. In addition to the investment in your development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more! About Us Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities. We invite you to learn more about our culture and company at . It is Kohler's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or veteran status. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We invite you to learn more about equal employment opportunity by reviewing the Federal EEO is the Law and the EEO is the Law Supplement .