About DHL and Corporate Real Estate:
DHL Group the logistics provider of the world with over 580,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories. We are an organization that is not just moving goods around, we have a very clear purpose, and we are: Connecting People. Improving Lives. We provide challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development, we recognize the difference you bring to our business and together we share the pride of building one of the largest world leaders in logistics and supply chain.
Corporate Real Estate (CRE
) at DHL Group is responsible for more than 12,000 properties across all DHL business units worldwide. This portfolio covers an area of more than 30 million m2 and is managed by around 1700 dedicated real estate experts worldwide. As our business keeps growing, we want you in our EMEA region.Corporate Real Estate EMEA- that's us! Together with our global colleagues, we offer excellent services along the property lifecycle Commercial, Construction and Facility Management for all DHL properties in a sustainable way. We ensure that DHL develops and grows in the future.
Ready to immerse yourself in the exciting world of CRE? Join the team and bring your expertise on board! As part of DHL, you will be working with a global network of CRE colleagues and benefit from a wide range of development opportunities.
Job Purpose:
As Senior Commercial Real Estate Manager, you will be responsible for managing and delivering complex real estate projects - including acquisitions, leases, and development initiatives - across one or more business units and geographic regions. You will oversee a portfolio of properties and ensure that every project aligns with DHL's business strategy, operational needs, and sustainability goals.
Your tasks:
- Lead and manage complex real estate projects and programs, including acquisitions, leasing, and development, across business units and geographies.
- Own and oversee a full real estate portfolio, ensuring alignment with business goals, corporate guidelines, and sustainability objectives.
- Develop and execute portfolio strategies for both existing assets and new transactions.
- Collaborate closely with key internal stakeholders - including Business Development, Solutions Design, Operations, and Finance - to align real estate solutions with business needs.
- Evaluate market opportunities and conduct feasibility assessments to identify and recommend viable commercial property options.
- Support global commercial priorities through strategic project delivery and market engagement.
- Deliver market insights and analysis to support decision-making and optimize real estate investments.
- Negotiate transactions to secure optimal terms for DHL, presenting proposals in a clear, comparable format to business stakeholders.
- Manage the full lifecycle of real estate projects - from sourcing to final handover - working with internal teams from Construction and Facilities Management.
- Coordinate transaction finalization in partnership with Legal, Risk, and Procurement teams.
Your profile:
- Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, or a related field - or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of experience in commercial real estate, with a strong focus on real estate development, transaction management, and portfolio oversight.
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional real estate projects and deliver results in fast-paced, complex environments.
- Strong skills in financial analysis, market evaluation, and business case development.
- Experienced in contract negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Proficient in digital tools, real estate systems, and business intelligence platforms; mindset for continuous improvement.
- Well-organized, structured, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken); Dutch language skills are a strong plus.
We offer:
- Great opportunity to work for the biggest logistics company in the world.
- International and virtual environment.
- Flexibility and great opportunity to learn.
- Tempting Compensation and benefits.
DHL is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
If this is something you would like to do, don't hesitate and start your application.