Job Description

Powerful value delivered is much more than a tagline at Brandt. It\xe2\x80\x99s our company-wide promise to help our customers succeed by empowering them with the outstanding performance of our people and the uncompromising quality of our products and services.

The Brandt Group of Companies continues to grow significantly in all lines of business and the Real Estate Development team is looking for an individual to support our growing portfolio. If you are a natural leader, a dynamic self-starter, motivated to succeed, with strong experience in transactional real estate, this role is a great opportunity for you to join the Brandt Real Estate team.

The Real Estate Manager\xe2\x80\x99s role will primarily be focused on developing alliances, cultivating relationships with landowners as well as potential industrial landlords/tenants. The Real Estate Manager is responsible for establishing sound business practices in which to grow the real estate portfolios, expanding and diversifying Brandt Group of Companies territory across Eastern Canada; Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland and the Maritimes. As a valued member of Brandt\xe2\x80\x99s Real Estate Team, the Real Estate Manager will report directly to the VP of Real Estate. This role is located in Toronto, Ontario.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Investigate markets for Brandt\xe2\x80\x99s businesses, identify, review and acquire real estate through private and public means, including off-market opportunities but also through broker networks.
• Effectively conduct due diligence of municipal requirements and zoning to determine suitability of properties for Brandt\xe2\x80\x99s end use, including determining access to government incentives.
• Working collaboratively with the VP of Real Estate; conduct leasing activities with landlords and tenants but also; research market conditions, negotiate terms, conduct due diligence, successfully complete transactions.
• Review existing real estate portfolio for risks, threats, but also opportunities and potential network consolidation and optimization strategies.
• Be knowledgeable of changes in market, transactional and urban planning trends in the real estate sector.
• Develop professional proposals for presentation to the VP of Real Estate and Senior Management.
• Collaborate across the Brandt Group of Companies and across lines of business to develop relationships and have a deep understanding of the needs of the business.
• Cultivate credibility and influence among internal partners and external client relationships that maximize understanding of client\xe2\x80\x99s needs but will also lead directly to new business opportunities within target markets.
• Provide monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports to VP of Real Estate.
• Work collaboratively and mentor colleagues on the Real Estate team.
• Other duties as assigned.

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