Associate Director of Real Estate Sourcing, United Kingdom

Purpose

The Sourcing team is responsible for securing the best possible real estate for WeWork members. This position manages the real estate leasing portfolio within a designated region to oversee all sourcing efforts to obtain commercial real estate within designated region, and inform real estate strategy by keeping a pulse on market and submarket demand. Additionally this role will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with key landlords and brokers at a global level, and overseeing best practices for relationship-building in region.  

Accountable for  

• Lead WeWork’s sourcing efforts within designated region by working closely with regional deal teams to oversee all sourcing efforts to obtain commercial real estate within a designated region and territories along side the RE Regional Head and Global Head of Sourcing
• Deal sourcing for both on- and off-market deals through aggressive relationship building with brokers and landlords
• Knowledge of all leasing and subleasing activity in designated territories and markets
• Evaluation of potential locations to determine suitability for WeWork product lines
• Maintaining a robust pipeline in designated territories and markets
• Systematically aggregating and synthesizing large amounts of information by activating strategic entrepreneurial strategies
• Managing and training the region sourcers
• Maintaining strategic alignment with regional real estate teams, which includes attendance at all global real estate leadership meetings and strategic events

Capabilities

• 12 or more years of relevant work experience
• Extensive background in and strong understanding of commercial real estate acquisitions or brokerage
• Deep knowledge of designated region and territory
• Teamwork, cooperation, and ability to take direction
• Reliable, focused, with demonstrated ability to consistently meet goals and deadlines
• Strong time management skills and experience managing numerous deals simultaneously
• Superior relationship- and partnership-building skills
• Impeccable and concise communication and presentation skills, verbal and written
• Excels under pressure; ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a fast-paced environment