Lead Asset Acquisition Strategist (Senior Acquisitions Manager (Northfleet)) at Lidl - Head Office
About the Role
Gravesend
Full Time
Up to £90K/pa
Some experience required
Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for you to be responsible for the expansion and management of our portfolio across the Southeast of the Country. You will be involved in the full asset lifecycle from initial site identification, negotiation, and acquisition of landsites. You will be responsible for leading a professional team through the planning process, obtaining satisfactory consents, through to supporting the construction phase and ongoing asset management.
You will be developing relationships with key third parties along the way such as landlords, tenants, local authorities, agents, and developers to name a few. You will be based out of our regional property office in Northfleet, Kent. You can expect and look forward to ownership of the full development and planning processes from concept to completion, which means exceptional communication and negotiation skills are crucial, as is the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines!
You will be expected to be in the Northfleet (Kent) Property office 1 day a week and out in your patch a minimum of 3 days a week. “To keep in line with company structure, this role will be called Senior Acquisitions Consultant internally.”
What you'll do
1. Identifying, negotiating and acquiring freehold and leasehold deals to build new stores – you will enjoy creating opportunities
2. Undertake site inspections, development appraisals, manage site, legal and planning due diligence on all opportunities
3. Manage planning applications from original submission, through to consent and discharge of conditions
4. Leading all expansion, relocation and improvement projects to our current infrastructure
5. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with local authorities, agents, landlords, tenants and developers
6. Driving the full development and planning process from initial concept to final completion
7. Real estate management of our freehold and leasehold assets
8. Train and develop members of the Property Team.
What you'll need
1. A self-starting drive to succeed, a get up and go attitude
2. Exposure to retail acquisitions, land buying, commercial property or town planning is essential for this role
3. A well-networked individual with refined negotiating skills
4. Sound commercial property and legal acumen
5. Excellent communication and organisational skills
6. A highly analytical mind
7. The ability to multi-task and handle conflicting deadlines
8. A full driving licence and the flexibility to travel throughout the UK
What you'll receive
Company Car
Plus, more of the perks you deserve
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