Global Director Real Estate

About the role

As Director Real Estate you will lead the Corporate Real Estate function serving as the senior strategic partner to Business teams and Executive leadership across all divisions globally. You will work in a collaborative dynamic and fast-paced environment providing high-level strategic oversight governance and management for a wide variety of complex real estate portfolios across multiple geographies.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the Companys global real estate transactions leading high-stakes contract negotiations for offices production sites and land while providing executive oversight for leases purchases expansions and renewals.
• Lead large-scale strategic real estate projects including global expansions relocations redevelopments and the disposal of land and buildings to align with long-term enterprise business plans.
• Act as a senior consultant to internal partners including Business Unit Presidents and Functional VPs to define strategic needs portfolio requirements and financial outcomes.
• Direct the activities and set the negotiation strategies of global external service provider teams including international real estate brokers and consultants for the acquisition and disposition of property.
• Lead real estate due diligence for major M&A and investment projects ensuring all transactions globally comply with internal governance statutory requirements and corporate financial standards.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Finance Real Estate or a related field (Masters or MBA preferred for Director level).
• Minimum 10-12 years of progressive experience in large multinational corporations or global real estate brokerage with a proven track record of managing international portfolios.
• Demonstrated mastery in leading complex real estate negotiations across multiple geographies with a deep understanding of global real estate practices and statutory requirements.
• Advanced financial acumen with the ability to perform complex financial modeling and synthesize data into strategic business recommendations for executive leadership.
• Superior organizational analytical and communication skills with a proven ability to develop and deliver executive-level presentations and influence stakeholders at the highest levels of the organization.
• Must be based in The Netherlands or UK and authorized to work without sponsorship

Additional Information :

What We Offer

Heres a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect in The Netherlands:

• Health & Financial Benefits:
• *We offer a benefit for the supplemental package of mandatory health insurance.
• *Access to Lyra our confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
• *We provide a free health check every 4 years and free fruit on-site.
• *Mandatory participation to the Avery Dennison Pension Fund employer pays ⅔ of the premium.
• *Holiday allowance and a year-end allowance.
• Time Off & Flexibility:
• *Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days increasing to 26 days after 4 years (pro-rated).
• *Extra Days: 13 additional days per year (4% ATV allowance pro-rated) and a bridge day off. Benefit from birth/parental leave in accordance with Dutch labor law with fully paid partner leave. We also offer flexible working hours and hybrid work options for most positions.
• Commuting & On-site Perks: Take advantage of free and enclosed parking in a well-located building or opt for a commuting allowance/100% reimbursement for public transport.
• Professional Development: Invest in your growth with a 500 annual individual training budget access to lots of internal training/mentoring programs and a budget for hardware when working from home.

Why join Avery Dennison

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries and approximately 35000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future we strive to provide an open collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what its like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at .

At Avery Dennison we work with the biggest brands in FMCG Apparel Automotive and Pharma industry. Our European Headquarters in the Netherlands founded in 1955 and since 2014 located in the Leiden Bioscience Park is a collaborative and dynamic environment that supports all Avery Dennison businesses and employs approximately 500 talented individuals. The location serves as the central hub for European Leadership and other functions that support the wider European manufacturing and distribution network. The location features a state-of-the-art Research and Development Center.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time