Sr Manager, Global Corporate Real Estate

Company Description

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

Job Description

The Opportunity: 

Based in El Segundo, CA, the Sr Manager Real Estate will lead the strategy, planning, and execution of Mattel’s global real estate portfolio.

• Manage acquisition, sale, leasing, and portfolio management of company’s properties, acting as the primary contact to negotiate contracts, conduct market research, and ensure alignment with Mattel Corporate goals and objectives
• Transaction Management – oversee the entire life cycle of property sales, purchases, leases, and subleases ensuring compliance with company goals
• Negotiations & Contracts – negotiate terms, conditions, business terms with landlords, tenants, buyers and sellers
• Property Portfolio Management – manage facility standards, lease expenses, and analyze space needs

Client Representations – act as an intermediary to represent internal client interests

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Develop and execute corporate real estate strategies that align and support company’s business growth, brand presence, and workforce needs
• Manage full lifecycle of real estate transactions
  • Needs Assessment
  • Market Research & Analysis
  • Comparative Site Analyis and Selection
  • Request for Proposal
  • Lease Negotiations
  • Assist in Internal Funding Approval
  • Assist as needed during tenant improvement phase
  • Project closeout
  • Lease Administration
  • Negotiate lease restoration obligations
• Negotiate Purchase and Sale Agreement
• Conduct property acquisition due diligence
• Lead workplace strategy initiatives including space optimization and employee experience enhancements
• Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and cost management of real estate assets
• Collaborate with Legal, Risk Management, Security, IT, and Facilities on real estate transactions
• Manage relationships with external partners including brokers, landlords, architects, and project managers
• Build and maintain close working relationships with global business unit leaders and management to stay aligned with and ahead of business unit’s real estate requirements and goals
• Subject matter expert for internal stakeholders including Legal, Risk Management, Tax, EH&S, Supply Chain, Finance, and Facilities
• Monitor critical dates and provide timely notifications to relevant global site contacts to ensure compliance with all key lease dates

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in commercial real estate, corporate real estate, portfolio management, or workplace strategy
• Strong negotiation skills
• Experience and familiarity with all types of real estate documentation (Estoppel, Lease Guaranty, Office/Industrial/Retail leases, Purchase & Sale Agreements)
• Proven experience in managing multi-site and global real estate portfolios
• Experience working in creative, consumer products or global brand-driven environments
• Effective communication skills
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience in corporate real estate database management. Experience and familiarity in Prolease, CoStar, or other corporate real estate database preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

*The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential. 

Additional Information

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Join