Senior Transaction Manager

Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa

Job Description


1. JOB SUMMARY
a. Provides ongoing management of real estate transaction activities across all Occupier Services commercial, retail and petroleum sector portfolio of properties.
b. Prepares, recommends, and implements a portfolio-wide transaction strategy for acquiring and disposing of real estate properties.
c. Coordinates field resources and other stakeholders in the execution of lease renewals, new site acquisitions, disposition of surplus space through subleasing, sale renewals, early lease termination, and more.

2. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
a. Implements real estate plans with an understanding of the clientsxe2x80x99 strategic real estate goals.
b. Assists with project initiation and scope definition, prioritization of assignments, and adherence to client-driven priorities, commitments, and milestones.
c. Concurrently acts as landlord/seller agent and tenant/buyer agent and effectively negotiates the business terms and conditions for a wide variety of commercial real estate products, including land, office, retail, industrial and petroleum sector.
d. Coordinates field broker selection and other required resources, subject matter experts, and business partners. If necessary, facilitates client review and approval of proposed team resources for the purpose of transaction execution.
e. Drafts and creates a large variety of analyses and relevant documents, including but not limited to: project initiation, market comparable reports, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), proposal comparison packages, letters of intent, and broker's opinions of value.
f. Coordinates the negotiation of sales through a field broker.
g. Negotiates leases and lease amendments.
h. Monitors lease expirations.
i. Negotiates lease renewals within prescribed timeline.
j. Locates and acquires new properties to meet client's requirements and timeline.
k. Disposes of surplus properties within prescribed timeline.
l. Understands how to review, analyze, and interpret financial analysis templates including book and cash flow projections, NPV (net present value), and/or IRR (internal rate of return) financial analyses to enable clients to make more informed decisions.
m. Works closely with internal Cushman & Wakefield | Broll service lines and/or client's Project Management, Facilities Management, Alliance, Marketing and Operations teams to ensure integration between the service lines.
n. Closely tracks all transaction activity (commissionable and non-commissionable), prepares commission forecasts and vouchers, and accounts for all savings results achieved on behalf of clients.
o. Monitors and maintains a real estate project tracking system to ensure timely transaction completion.
p. Prepares reports and makes presentations to relevant parties.
q. Adheres to all regulatory real estate agency requirements.
r. Ensures compliance with Brollxe2x80x99s corporate policies as they relate to identifying and mitigating potential conflicts of interest.
s. Resolves landlord and tenant disputes.
t. Other duties may be assigned.
u. Complete all mandatory client specific on-boarding and training as required.

3. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
a. No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position at this time, however this may be amended at the discretion of the Managing Director, Divisional Director or Account Director
b. Provides assistance and oversight such as technical guidance, and/or training to co-workers.
c. May lead project teams and/or plan, and supervise assignments of lower level employees.

4. QUALIFICATIONS
a. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
b. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

5. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
a. Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university. Real Estate or Business-related degrees are preferred, unless if demonstratable real estate transaction experience is evident
b. A post-graduate qualification preferred
c. International transaction experience would be advantageous
d. At least 7 years of post-qualification real estate transaction management / related real estate experience

6. CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES
a. Valid EAAB Certificate

7. COMMUNICATION SKILLS
a. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
b. Strong organizational and analytical skills.
c. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers.
d. Ability to effectively present information in summarised and eye-catching formats

8. FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE
a. Requires advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles.
b. Able to conduct advanced financial analysis.

9. REASONING ABILITY
a. Ability to comprehend, analyse, and interpret complex documents.
b. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations.
c. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.

10. OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES
a. Advanced computer software application (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and Internet navigational skills.
b. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

11. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
a. Decisions made with thorough understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines.
b. Responsible for setting work unit and/or project deadlines.
c. Errors in judgment may cause significant impact to client, co-workers, and supervisor.

Broll Property Group

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1262315
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned