Key Account Manager, Workplace Projects (Real Estate)

TL;DR

Key Account Manager, Workplace Projects (Real Estate): Managing workplace investments and transforming workplace strategy into tangible business value with an accent on senior stakeholder management and corporate real estate. Focus on delivering sustainable office environments, managing real estate transactions, and optimizing space utilization to enhance employee experience.

Location: Must be based in or be able to work from one of the following locations: Spain, Hungary, Serbia, Turkey, South Africa, UK, Sweden, Latvia, or Poland

Company

A global leader in food processing and packaging solutions committed to making food safe and available everywhere.

What you will do

• Act as the regional point of contact for all Workplace Experience and Real Estate projects, identifying business needs.
• Develop end-to-end business cases using financial and non-financial metrics to support executive decision-making.
• Lead external project managers in the technical and logistical execution of projects from inception to completion.
• Manage Real Estate acquisitions, divestments, and lease events to secure the best value for the business.
• Track project performance against schedules, budgets, quality standards, and user satisfaction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement the Future Work experience and ensure sustainable, accessible solutions.

Requirements

• Significant experience in corporate real estate, workplace strategy, or related disciplines.
• Proven track record of delivering workplace projects such as office relocations and fit-outs.
• Demonstrable experience in managing real estate transactions and lease negotiations.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with experience in developing business cases.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills for senior-level interactions.
• Degree in Real Estate, Property, Surveying, Business, Finance, or equivalent industry experience.

Nice to have

• MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) certification.
• CoreNet Global qualifications (MCR, SLCR or equivalent).
• Project Management certification (PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent).
• Experience managing regional or global property portfolios.
• Exposure to workplace analytics and ESG/sustainability within real estate.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunities for development and training within a truly global landscape.
• Culture of innovation where industry experts drive visible results.
• Equal opportunity employment valuing diversity and inclusion.
• Market competitive compensation and benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements.