Whatnot · 2 hours ago
Global Real Estate & Workplace Lead
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $260K/yr
12+ years expWhatnot is the largest live shopping platform in North America and Europe, seeking a Global Real Estate & Workplace Lead to define and execute their real estate and workplace strategy as they scale. This role involves leading all real estate transactions, overseeing office buildouts, and ensuring that physical spaces foster collaboration while supporting the company's remote-first culture.
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Responsibilities
Own Whatnot's global real estate strategy, including footprint planning, location selection, and lease vs. build decision frameworks that align with business growth, talent strategy, and financial objectives
Lead all real estate transactions — lease negotiations, renewals, expansions, and exits across existing and new markets including U.S., Europe, and APAC hubs
Direct design, construction, and buildout for new offices and expansions, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with Whatnot's brand, culture, and operational needs
Establish and implement global workplace standards, including design principles, space utilization frameworks, and "kit of parts" to ensure consistency, scalability, and operational efficiency across all locations
Build and manage vendor ecosystems for architecture, construction, FF&E, property management, facilities services, and workplace operations, driving cost efficiency and quality standards globally
Oversee facilities operations at scale — maintenance, compliance, vendor management, space planning, and day-to-day workplace experience across all global offices
Partner with Finance to develop and manage real estate and facilities budgets, including long-range forecasting, capital expenditure planning, and scenario modeling for growth and contraction scenarios
Collaborate with Security, IT, Legal, and People teams to integrate technical infrastructure, workplace policies, and compliance requirements into all real estate and buildout projects
Lead, hire, and develop a global real estate and workplace team, including project managers, facilities leads, and workplace coordinators across geographies
Create executive-level reporting on real estate portfolio performance, project status, budget adherence, and strategic recommendations for leadership and Board audiences
Qualification
Required
12+ years of experience in corporate real estate, facilities, or workplace strategy at high-growth tech companies, with demonstrated success building from the ground up
Deep expertise in lease negotiations, real estate transactions, and portfolio management across multiple geographies and lease structures
Proven track record leading complex construction and design projects — including buildouts, renovations, and new office launches — from concept through occupancy
Strong financial and analytical skills to develop business cases, manage P&L accountability, and build long-range real estate and facilities models
Experience building and scaling teams, including hiring, developing, and managing real estate, project management, and facilities professionals globally
Strategic mindset with strong operational execution — comfortable setting long-term vision while driving day-to-day project delivery and vendor management
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with ability to influence senior executives and translate business needs into real estate strategy
Experience managing real estate operations during rapid growth, including international expansion and multi-site management
Company
Whatnot
Whatnot is a livestream shopping platform for buying and selling products.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$974.7MKey Investors
CapitalGY Combinator Continuity FundAndreessen Horowitz
2025-10-28Series F· $225M
2025-01-08Series E· $265M
2022-07-21Series D· $260M
Leadership Team
Jeff Chang
Director of Engineering, Head of Growth
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