About the Role
Join the Real Estate Team and manage real estate for the WKDA Real Estate & Procurement Department, supporting the operational needs of all AUTO1 Group locations. WKDA, with over 700 branches across Europe, is part of the AUTO1 Group, Europe's leading digital automotive platform.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage negotiations for cooperations, project assignments, new leases, renewals, and replacements of locations.
- Acquire new locations by building a network of contacts with brokers, property managers, investors, and project developers.
- Support on-site property viewings and independently review and negotiate rental, lease, and framework agreements.
- Organize the opening process for leased locations and the return of rental properties in collaboration with the team.
- Create analyses and innovative concepts for decision-making regarding the development of the nationwide branch network.
- Evaluate and manage existing properties in commercial and contractual matters, serving as the primary point of contact for any queries.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in Real Estate, preferably in the expansion of a chain store.
- Previous experience in a dynamic work environment (e.g., a startup) is a plus.
- Completed vocational training in real estate management or a comparable university degree.
- Comfortable working with numbers and proficient in Excel / Google Sheets.
- Possession of a Class B driver's license and willingness to travel.
- Fluent in spoken and written German (C1); English skills are advantageous.
Skills
- Real Estate
- Expansion
- Negotiation
- Leasing
- Contract Management
- Financial Analysis
- Excel
- Google Sheets
Location
- Germany
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Mid-level
Education Level
- Vocational training in real estate management
- Comparable university degree
Benefits
- Flexible working hours with home office option (2-3 days per week)
- Flat hierarchy with opportunities for responsibility and learning
- Free access to a language learning app
- Above-statutory contribution to company pension scheme
- Discounts on well-known brands and on our entire vehicle inventory
About the Company
- WKDA operates over 700 branches across Europe and is part of the AUTO1 Group, Europe's leading digital automotive platform.
- We offer unique services for the smooth sale of used cars through our free online valuation and extensive network of branches.
Equal Opportunity
- We foster an open culture and disregard conventions such as formal address or dress codes.
- Every applicant is welcome, regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual identity, disability, or other grounds for discrimination.
- For readability, we avoid using all gender forms simultaneously.
