Senior Manager, Real Estate

About Grainger:

Grainger is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. We achieve our purpose, We Keep the World Working®, by serving more than 4.5 million customers with a wide range of products that keep their operations running and their people safe. Grainger also delivers services and solutions, such as technical support and inventory management, to save customers time and money.

We're looking for passionate people who can move our company forward. As one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, we have a welcoming workplace where you can build a career for yourself while fulfilling our purpose to keep the world working. We embrace new ways of thinking and recognize everyone is an individual. Find your way with Grainger today.

Position Details:

As a Senior Real Estate Manager, you will inform Grainger’s real estate strategy and execute transactions to support the Corporation’s annual and long-term business objectives. Through the leadership of the Sr. Manager, the department will execute against all property acquisition, merger and divestiture decisions, delivering real estate solutions that meet acceptable cycle time and financial parameters. You will manage all activities related to our real estate investment and portfolio management. The North American portfolio includes more than 480 properties, representing 25.2 million square feet. Properties include: branches, distribution centers, call centers, sales offices, corporate office properties, and other types of real property that support Grainger and our subsidiaries’ operations in the United States, Mexico, Canada, and Latin America. You will report to Director, Facility Strategy and Development and the work location will be Lake Forest IL with up to 50% travel.

You Will:

• Serve as a working leader, responsible for execution and supervision of real estate transactions, lease administration, and property development
• Provide leadership to team members consistent with position, including team member development, engagement, talent cultivation (internal/external), performance management, salary planning, communication of organizational strategy
• Work with Corporate Real Estate teams and Business Partners to document and define real estate site requirements.
• Leverage broker relationships to facilitate the identification and qualification of sites that meet development requirements.
• Provide guidance and development for team members to negotiate optimal real estate agreements throughout the lifecycle.
• Execute property acquisitions and divestures.
• Responsible for developing real estate strategies, recommendations, and processes that optimize Grainger’s investment and cash flow.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), service standards (SLA’s), reporting and financial metrics.
• Responsible for the capture and management of critical property data and documents using 3rd party software and other business resources.
• Optimize efforts between in-house resources and contract providers
• Ensure that purchasing processes are consistent with best-in-class methods and contain essential control mechanisms.

You Have:

• Undergraduate degree required with a major in Real Estate, Construction, Architecture, Finance or related fields
• Experience in industrial, supply chain, distribution center, warehouse, and/or flex space industries
• 5+ year's progressive experience in real estate or property management in a corporate environment
• Ability to assess and deliver data driven insights to optimize real estate portfolio decisions
• Demonstrated leadership strength, people management & team building skills
• Process driven approach to identifying critical issues to drive real estate outcomes.
• Preferred: proficiency in Smart Sheet, Tririga lease accounting software
• Working knowledge of financial accounting principles

Rewards and Benefits:

With benefits starting day one, Grainger is committed to your safety, health and wellbeing. Our programs provide choice to meet our team members' individual needs. Check out some of the rewards available to you at Grainger.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts day one
• Paid time off (PTO) days and 6 company holidays per year
• 6% 401(k) company contribution each pay period
• Education assistance, including financial counseling, tuition reimbursement and low-cost degree options
• Employee discounts, parental leave, and more

DEI Statement

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