Asset Manager, Worldwide Grocery Stores - Amazon

Description This role requires a minimum of 5 years of corporate or commercial asset management experience with a retailer, landlord, or commercial real estate company. Candidates without this basic requirement will not be considered. 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 real estate portfolio and insight into store base across multiple retail banners with primary focus on lease renewals, restructures, expansions, and amendments. The candidate will renegotiate leases ahead of renewal notice dates with concentration on execution of real estate strategy including occupancy cost reduction, monetary & non-monetary lease concessions, tenant improvement allowances and deferred landlord maintenance or shopping center improvements with significant focus on building and maintaining good landlord relationships. The candidate will combine real estate industry experience, deal making, 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. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business, management, real estate, or other 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 negotiating real estate actions, including negotiating lease renewals, restructures, amendments, and expansions. Experience utilizing commercial real estate lease software such as Tango. Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook, and Excel. Preferred Qualifications 7+ years of asset management experience with a retailer, landlord, or commercial real estate company. Broad experience with interpretation of retail, industrial and office leases. Ability to read and interpret site plan exhibits and building plans. Ability to prepare and interpret financial analyses. Familiarity and understanding of base building systems. 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. Effective and clear communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interface with individuals at all levels of an organization. Demonstrable experience that reflects building trust among customers, colleagues, and service partners. 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. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $72,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $155,700/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.