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Flix · 1 week ago

Head of Real Estate, North America

Flix is transforming mobility across North America through innovation and sustainable operations. As the Head of Real Estate, you will lead the strategy and optimization of a large leased portfolio, overseeing leases and tenant improvements while directly contributing to the company’s growth and network expansion.

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Responsibilities

Lead the North America leased real estate strategy aligned with financial and operational goals
Drive portfolio optimization and site planning to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support growth
Use data and analytics to guide lease decisions and streamline real estate processes and reporting
Manage all existing leases, including renewals, extensions, amendments, and compliance
Lead negotiations for new leases and lease restructures to secure favorable commercial terms
Identify and secure new leased locations, negotiate leases, and obtain necessary permits to support growth or replace vacated sites
Oversee tenant improvements and limited capital projects with external partners to ensure sites are operational and aligned with business needs
Oversee occupancy costs, capital spending, and real estate financial performance
Build business cases for openings, closures, relocations, and capital projects
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure high standards of portfolio management
Travel across North America up to 50%, depending on business needs

Qualification

Real Estate StrategyLease NegotiationsPortfolio OptimizationFinancial ModelingTenant ImprovementsAnalytical SkillsCollaborationProblem-Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Economics or related field; advanced degree a plus
12–15+ years managing large (100+ site), multi-market leased portfolios; ideally in transportation, logistics, retail, or multi-site industrial environments
Proven success leading lease negotiations and implementing cost optimization strategies
Expertise overseeing tenant improvements and capital projects with external partners
Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills to support commercial decision-making in a fast-paced environment
Collaborates effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners to achieve high standards of portfolio management

Benefits

Travel perks: 12 free Flix vouchers + 12 discount vouchers for friends & family.
Work from (M)Anywhere: Depending on your role, work from another location for up to 60 days per year.
Hybrid work model: We are an office-first company, but we offer flexibility to balance work and life.
Wellbeing support: Access confidential 1:1 counselling, courses, and stress management for yourself and up to four family members.
Learning & Development: Take advantage of language classes, training courses, and expert-led sessions to grow your skills.
Mentoring Program: Connect with experienced colleagues to gain insights and accelerate your career.

Company

Flix is a global travel tech leader providing sustainable and affordable travel options to more than 80 million yearly travelers in 40+ countries through its brands FlixBus, FlixTrain, Greyhound, and Kamil Koç.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.21B
Key Investors
Canyon PartnersTCVSilver Lake
2024-07-04Private Equity
2021-06-02Series G· $650M
2019-07-18Series F· $563.06M

Leadership Team

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Daniel Krauss
Founder & Chief Organizational Plumber
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Jochen Engert
Founder & Supervisory Board Director
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