Commercial Development Manager | Real Estate (m/f/d)

Stellenbeschreibung:

At Aroundtown, we are building a first-mover platform for large-scale space conversions. Our Conversion Unit combines strategic portfolio steering with hands-on execution, unlocking value through repositioning, energy transformation and innovative use cases across one of Europe's largest real estate portfolios. The Commercial Development function drives the commercial logic and portfolio-level value creation of the Conversion Unit. The role focuses on identifying scalable use-cases, initiating economically viable conversion strategies and orchestrating the early project phases to create decision-ready opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Initiation and steering of early-stage conversion and repositioning scenarios across the portfolio
Development of economically viable use-case strategies in close coordination with Asset Management and Development
Driving phases 2a) Alternative Use / Product Scenarios and 2b) Energy & Subsidy Scenarios
Delegation and coordination of internal functional expertise teams (Energy/ESG, Financing, Business Planning, Data & Controlling)
Establishing portfolio-level comparability and prioritization of opportunities
Preparation of Decision Gate 1, including business case structuring, risk transparency and governance readiness
Structuring and steering operator, tenant and investor engagement strategies
Identification and management of potential exit structures, JV partners or forward funding opportunities
Sparring partner to Project Directors from phase 3a onwards, ensuring alignment between commercial strategy and execution reality

Interface & Collaboration

Close collaboration with Project Directors, Asset Management and Development
Coordination of all functional expertise units within the Conversion Unit
Interaction with operators, tenants, investors, banks and external advisors
Alignment with senior management regarding portfolio priorities and strategic direction

Profile

Strong commercial background in real estate, development, transactions, asset management or related fields
Ability to combine strategic portfolio thinking with project-level execution understanding
Experience in business case development, operator structures and investment processes
Entrepreneurial and solution-oriented mindset with strong communication skills
Ability to structure complexity and drive interdisciplinary teams without formal hierarchy
High motivation to shape a first-mover conversion platform with institutional scale

Your perspective

Attractive remuneration package
Significant scope for professional development and accelerated career progression within a large, institutionally led real estate platform.
Deep cross-asset-class exposure: office, hotel, residential/BTR, retail, and development.
Interesting, varied and broad range of tasks in one of the largest real estate companies in Germany and Europe
Very good IT infrastructure with access to leading AI tools
Good atmosphere, communication culture "on a first-name basis" and a pleasant working atmosphere in an environment with flat hierarchies
Individual training for professional and personal development in our academy
Professionally equipped, in-house gym with trainers and classes
Comprehensive company health management and company pension scheme
Mobility and flexibility using pool and company cars for the execution of tasks
Exciting virtual programs for childcare with our partner company Voiio
Discounts at selected hotels worldwide with up to 30% on overnight stays and special conditions on food and beverages
Additional days off on Christmas eve & New years eve