Senior Manager Business Development - Southern Germany

Frasers Property Industrial Europe is part of a global, listed multi-asset-class real estate group that employs 7,000 people worldwide and manages over 16 billion euros in assets. The company is an investor, portfolio holder and developer of logistics and light industrial properties in Singapore, Australia, China and Southeast Asia as well as in Germany, Austria and the Netherlands.

The steadily growing real estate portfolio of our client in Europe currently consists mainly of logistics and light industrial properties as well as business parks and has a total area of 1.6 million m². The focus of the company is on high-quality, tailored developed properties that focus on sustainable future developments in the logistics market.

About the job

We are looking for a passionate Sr. Manager Business Development in Southern Germany. This role is responsible for growing the Division’s portfolio by sourcing, acquiring and developing new industrial properties in line with the strategic objectives in Southern Germany. Joining a high-performance business development team working collaboratively across the entire platform to achieve the required cultural and business objectives.

• Source and evaluate real estate opportunities and recommend investments for internal approval
• Deliver the successful implementation of real estate projects, including leading the multi-disciplinary inputs required
• Negotiate land and building acquisitions/disposals and  transactions
• Communication and management with our construction (product delivery) and marketing department to to continually provide the best market competitive position and value sustainability
• Develop a thorough understanding of the design and construction aspects of our product and be able to relay those to our customers cohesively and tailored to their specific interests
• Sourcing: Building Network and positioning Frasers as industrial player in continental Europe
• Perform and oversee due diligence activities
• Prepare and present Investment Committee papers

Desired Skills and Experience 

As the ideal applicant you will possess:

• Excellent knowledge of (industrial) real estate markets, definitions and dynamics
• Master of Science degree (MSc) in economics, finance, business administration or real estate
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in real estate, including sales experience and market know-how
• Relationship builder: Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent Analytical and negotiation skills
• Understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting; able to read and interpret financial reporting
• General understanding of financial capital markets

What do we offer?

We live and breathe our values and we are proud of the Culture we have built.

We ensure you have the tools you need to thrive both in and out of work.

• A varied and challenging role in a fast growing, financial settled and dynamic real estate company with a modern workplace in the heart of Cologne

• Cooperation and regular events with a highly motivated and international team in Germany and neighbouring countries

• Subsidized Gym Program or Meal Allowance and free KVB Job Ticket

• A permanent employment in Cologne with an annual salary in line with the market and benefits for professional and personal development

• Flexible working hours, home office and attractive health services

We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we'd love to know how you can amplify our team with your unique experience! Interested? Please send your CV and motivation to Anne Groβ, Head of People & Culture Europe: anne.gross@frasersproperty.com