Client Strategy Consultant Manager

  

The purpose of this position is to manage and
support the achievement of strategic goals and objectives for Clients through development
of analytical frameworks, utilization and improvement of existing tools and synthesis,
organization and presentation of findings.

By providing assistance and support for all portfolio strategy and
transaction reporting activities, both internal and external facing for a
defined group of client portfolios off properties and on behalf of team executive
leadership, transaction managers and our corporate clients. Prepares and
presents detailed and multifaceted dashboards and business intelligence tools
tailored for decision making, financial modeling and valuation analysis, sale
vs lease analysis including, but not limited to, balance sheet considerations,
profit and loss statements, and variable tax consequences. Assists with project
management and portfolio planning, helping clients to strategize, assess, and
implement occupancy needs.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES  

Drafts and creates a large variety of detailed 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.

Partners with owners/managers of databases
containing supply (lease administration and portfolio reports), demand
(occupancy) and cost (operating expense) information. Develops comprehensive
management models to support strategic consulting efforts and assignments.

Prepares and presents financial analysis results for Portfolio
Planning and Transaction Management projects. Understands how to calculate book
and cash flow projections, NPV (net present value), and/or IRR (internal rate
of return) to enable clients to make more informed decisions.

Supports the management and achievement of
financial, operational and other measures established for the client or
specific engagements as reported in defined deliverables and KPI's (Key
Performance Indicators) established for clients.

Incorporates data from multiple sources to generate
monthly reports, ensuring accuracy and data integrity in project reporting for
Portfolio Planning and Transaction Management teams.

Collaborates with team members and the client to
develop real estate plans and implement strategies for achieving savings and
cost avoidance goals as required by the client or specific engagement.

Assist in creating and maintaining
internal measurement tools and processes.

May conduct periodic interviews of business unit
and other client leaders to identify future business direction related to
growth, labor, market changes and other issues that could impact real estate
requirements or provide insights relative to strategic and/or
optimization-focused initiatives as required.

May develop benchmarks for the client's real
estate portfolio to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

Prepares and presents to stakeholders deliverables
in oral, written, and visual formats relative to client strategy, industry
benchmarks and best practices, and other topics as required. 

This role will have substantial
internal and external client facing, so the ability to convey complex
information clearly and cogently is crucial.

Utilizes programs like Tableau, Excel and other
Business Intelligence tools to construct data sets that provide analytic
stories, predictive analytics to stakeholders.

Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 

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

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.

 

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university.
 degree or MBA preferred. 5+ years
corporate real estate experience with emphasis on Strategic Planning, Occupancy
Planning, and Transaction Management; expertise in corporate finance preferred
with 5+ years asset/portfolio management experience. Experience with Tableau,
Excel or other Business Intelligence application highly preferred.

   

Real estate license (where required by state law)
Professional certification, professional designations (e.g. BCCR, CCIM, CPM,
MAI) and/or graduate level training in commercial real estate is desirable.

 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and
analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous
service to customers. Ability to effectively present information. Ability to
respond effectively to sensitive issues.

 

Requires advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to
calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions.
Conducts advanced financial analysis.

 

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to
solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires advanced
analytical and quantitative skills.

 

Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite Products. Knowledge of real
estate-specific software solutions like Tririga, Manhattan CenterStone, Siterra
Plus, or Argus is a plus.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans