Italy Transaction Manager, EU Real Estate

Job description

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Amazon is looking to hire an experienced Transaction Manager to join the EU Real Estate team and play a critical role in driving the Italy Network expansion. This role will identify and secure sites for “First, Middle, and Last” mile logistics facilities to provide flexibility and optionality for the current launch plan for both growth for Amazon Operations and future-proofing the existing network. The candidate will also be responsible for the renewal of existing leasehold assets, involving strategic foresight on a 3–10-year period, providing real estate strategic advice to internal operational teams.

Key job responsibilities
• Manage the deal flow of multiple complex transactions simultaneously
• Use your extensive network and experience to source new opportunities from a range of external brokers, landowners, public bodies and developers.
• Management of negotiations with landlords, agents and lawyers.
• In-depth knowledge of the property development process including site assembly, securing acceptable permitting, financing, cost planning and industry investment profiling.
• Communicate expectations, requirements and status of deals to key business partners – both internal and external.
• Single threaded owner of all commercial aspects to ensure the exchange and completion of property contracts consistently and reliably to meet program expectations.

A day in the life
Closely collaborate with multiple teams incl. Amazon Operations, Network planning, Legal, Finance, Public Policy, Pre-construction and Design and Construction, Asset Management and Lease Administration groups to deliver projects according to business need and priorities.

About the team
Real Estate sets the standard for innovative and sustainable real estate solutions, providing Amazon with optimized, cost-effective sites while creating value for employees, customers and communities.

We pursue the possible. Data informs us, but innovation drives us. In a competitive market, we find opportunities others miss. We move at Amazon speed. We secure sites early and self-develop to control timing and costs, without compromising safety. We optimize the entire network. Every decision considers labor, efficiency, and total cost across all fulfillment operations.
We build lasting partnerships. We create positive economic impact while addressing environmental and community concerns. We own Amazon's operational future. Through foresight and action, we secure the right sites at the right price, measuring success by speed, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness.

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, management, real estate, architecture, engineering or another related field
- Min 5 years of experience in real estate transaction and/or development within an industrial, commercial, and/or data center environment
- Fluent in English and Italian (speaking, writing, and reading)

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in interaction with Public Authorities for urban planning variations and building permits
- Familiar with corporate environment.

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