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

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

Aroundtown, Personalabteilung, Wittestraße 30, Haus F, 13509 Berlin