Adidas SENIOR SPECIALIST REAL ESTATE EGYPT & JORDAN 

Greece, Attica, Athens 

154901355

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

This role is responsible to support and implement the Real Estate department strategy andhelping the continuous improvement of the real estate processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaboration across Emerging Markets Central Real Estate Team and Store Development Team to ensure consistency and delivery of the ROP and RFC which includes new stores, renovations, relocations and closures.
• Collaboration across Emerging Markets Central Real Estate team to drive a structured and consistent approach to Portfolio Management and Lease Administration Management.
• Prepare reports and summaries by cluster as needed.
• Liaise with finance team (accounts) for all payment related matters i.e. invoices, refunds pertaining to corporate lease contracts.
• Review and record rent reductions and rent savings.
• Maintain ownership of Lease Management System to ensure payment accuracy and control of key lease events, mitigation of financial demands and ensuring compliance to Lease requirements.
• Support the Real Estate Managers in all real estate related functions.
• Drive Real Estate operational ongoing initiatives for Retail & Franchise initiatives, communicating and tracking progress.
• Support in the store planning of current and future ROP.
• Review BPM (Lease Approval) Forms for internal approvals.
• Support in preparing annual portfolio reviews including but not limited to lease renewals, renovations, etc.
• Review corporate lease agreements and prepare tracking of legal comments for different stakeholders.
• Facilitate and/or take part in the corporate lease negotiations internally and externally.
• Coordinate with Legal Departments to execute all legal documents pertaining to corporate real estate.
• Coordinate between landlords, leasing consultants and internal departments to resolve any corporate leasing related concerns.
• Ensure Emerging Markets Central lease guidelines is adhered to.
• Prepare Real Estate correspondence as necessary.
• Review, communicate, implement, and ensure compliance of Global related real estate policies.

Key Relationships:

• Internal – Real Estate, Retail Operations, Finance, Franchise, Legal & Compliance, HR.
• External – Landlords, Managing Agents, and external vendors.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Intermediate to advance MS office & Excel skills
• Strong Analytical & Reporting Skills
• Strong financial understanding/ background
• Strong writing, communication, and project / time management skills
• Proven ability to work cross functionally to achieve goals and objectives.
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects.
• Strong knowledge in Real Estate regulatory controls and policies
• Excellent attention to detail in reviewing and abstracting key data from Leases and other contract documentation

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree – Finance, Business Administration, Real Estate is preferable.
• 2-5 years relevant as Financial Analyst in Real Real Estate environment
• Knowledge of Lease Management Systems and/or working in a Lease Administration function
• Fluent in both Arabic & English (written and verbal).