Description

Amazon opened its virtual doors in 1995 and strives to be the world’s most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online as well as from their physical retail locations under Amazon and Whole Foods Market banners.

The candidate will be a critical member of the Worldwide Retail Growth and Development (WWRGD) team and will support a portfolio of leased or owned retail, industrial, and office locations within North America. Through the implementation of industry best practices, the candidate will be responsible for management of a diverse real estate portfolio, with an emphasis on researching and responding to property management issues, building maintenance obligations, monitoring co-tenancy requirements, and tracking use violations of lease restrictions. The candidate will work closely with operations and store development partners to track, monitor, and enforce lease obligations that may result in monetary penalties from landlords, while maintaining good landlord relationships. The candidate will combine real estate industry and excellent problem-solving skills to interact with diverse stakeholder groups, both internal and external.

Limited travel required (20% or less) within the assigned portfolio for property inspections, problem solving real estate challenges, and building professional relationships with our landlord partners. Travel to one of our offices will be required up to twice annually for company events and department all-hands meetings.

A day in the life

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment.

About the team

Bachelor's degree in business, management, real estate, or other related field.

5 + years of corporate or commercial property management experience with a retailer, landlord, or commercial real estate company.

Ability to interpret lease language and familiarity with retail, industrial and office leases.

Experience negotiating real estate actions to enforce lease compliance.

Experience utilizing commercial real estate lease software such as Tango.

Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred in business, management, real estate, or related field.

5 years of corporate or commercial asset management experience with a retailer, landlord, or commercial real estate company.

Ability to interpret lease language and familiarity with retail, industrial and office leases.

Experience with lease abstracting and account reconciliations.

Experience utilizing commercial real estate lease software such as Tango.

Experience with the payment of monthly, quarterly or annual amounts due to landlords in accordance with lease obligations.

Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

5 years of lease administration experience with a retailer, landlord, or commercial real estate company.

Broad experience with interpretation of retail, industrial and office leases.

Experience with abstracting leases into lease database software.

Ability to analyze and prepare account reconciliations in Excel.

Experience with running reports, calculations and entering payments of percent rent in accordance with lease obligations.

Familiarity with subtenants, including management of all lease dates, invoicing of rent, taxes, and operating costs.

Background with collections proceedings from subtenants as required.

Ability to run reports to monitor pending dates, expirations, and renewals within Tango.

Experience working with legal team to coordinate the issuance of estoppels, certification documents, and non-disturbance agreements.

A demonstrated ability to work in a high stress, fast-paced environment that includes management of high-volume electronic communication and email.

Work independently while maintaining all deadlines and critical date obligations.

Proven track record to analyze and interpret complex leases and educate stakeholders of lease compliance responsibilities.

Identify new or improve existing business processes.

Experience with building trust and professional relationships with our landlord partners.

Track record of developing strong relationships with internal partners such as operations, accounting and legal teams.

Effective and clear communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interface with individuals at all levels of an organization.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.