Real Estate Specialist, UK & Ireland

What to Expect

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The UK & Ireland Real Estate Specialist is responsible for the acquisition of new properties. This person will negotiate the lease as well present the terms to executive management. We are seeking someone who has an analytical and strategic real-estate background to help develop a profitable portfolio of properties. The individual will also be responsible for the renewal, relocation and expansion of existing locations. Ideally, we are seeking someone who has worked for a premium retail / automotive brand or brokerage firm and understands the dynamics of the entire development cycle. The Real Estate Specialist will work closely with the local Construction and Design team, as well as with our Market Expansion team to open locations on time and under budget.


What You'll Do
  • Gather and evaluate economic, demographic and other market data to identify and prioritize key trade areas
  • Responsible for researching and analysing sites in the region to established guidelines, procedures and policies
  • Visit and inspect prospective properties to determine suitability
  • Prepare site evaluation packages for executive management
  • Negotiate terms alongside outside real estate broker
  • Negotiate lease alongside outside Counsel
  • Effectively manage outside brokerage and attorney relationships
  • Understand zoning and licensing requirements
  • Works closely with project manager, design manager, accounting and finance teams throughout the lifecycle of the lease to determine build-out and capital budget amounts
  • Deal with ad-hoc Real Estate related projects or queries
  • Main point of contact for Market Expansion team to discuss and align on real estate matters, as well as overall planning strategy
  • Main point of contact for landlord interaction on existing portfolio
  • Manage existing portfolio, which will involve various tasks, such as renewing / terminating leases, acquiring parking spaces, negotiating bank guarantee returns, actioning lease critical dates etc.

What You'll Bring
  • Relevant or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability.
  • Minimum three years of deal making for a commercial brokerage or an inhouse development, preferably in retail or industrial
  • Exceptional ability to gather, analyse and present demographic and financial data in executive level reports
  • Experience with municipal planning and zoning procedures preferred
  • Proficient with MS Excel and PowerPoint
  • Fluency in English
  • Ability to travel up to 60%
  • Valid clean driving license


Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
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