Corporate Real Estate Manager

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• You analyze the requirements of our business groups and translate them into holistic real estate and site development strategies.
• You shape and optimize our global real estate portfolio, including site development, consolidation initiatives, and space optimization projects.
• From initial concept through successful implementation: You lead national and international construction projects.
• You manage real estate transactions, due diligence processes, land acquisitions, as well as exit and asset strategies.
• As a foundation for strategic decision-making, you develop robust business cases, scenario assessments, and location analyses.
• To prepare sustainable portfolio and investment decisions, you establish data-driven and AI-enabled approaches.
• You collaborate effectively with operational stakeholders, project teams, and senior management across the organization.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Real Estate Management or Economics, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Economic Geography, or comparable.
• Proven experience in project development within Corporate Real Estate Management or a similar industrial real estate environment.
• Strong strategic understanding of sites, buildings, space planning, and operational requirements.
• Ability to analyze complex challenges in a structured manner and derive actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to interact with operational teams and executive leadership.
• Experience or interest in data analytics and the application of AI in real estate management.
• Negotiable German and fluent English skills, combined with enthusiasm for working in an international environment.

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The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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