Lead, Real Estate Strategy & Transactions

What you’ll do

The Real Estate Strategy & Transactions Lead will serve as the senior subject matter expert supporting Scout’s corporate real estate strategy, transaction execution, and portfolio planning activities across the company’s growing real estate footprint. Reporting to the Director, Real Estate & Facilities Management, this role leads coordination of complex real estate transactions and portfolio initiatives while serving as a key integration point between strategic planning, market analytics, and operational execution.

The role will partner closely with Legal, Finance, Facilities, Workplace Services, Security, IT, EHS, and business stakeholders to support delivery of scalable, efficient, and business-aligned real estate solutions across the enterprise.

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

Real Estate Strategy & Transactions

• Lead and coordinate complex real estate transactions for new and existing facilities across the U.S., including lease negotiations, renewals, relocations, terminations, and portfolio optimization initiatives.
• Support execution of Scout’s corporate real estate strategy aligned with business growth objectives, ensuring market analytics, capacity modeling, investment prioritization, and operational considerations are integrated into transaction planning and execution.
• Serve as a senior subject matter expert and primary point of integration between portfolio strategy and transaction execution activities.
• Coordinate continuity across the real estate lifecycle from strategic planning through transaction execution and operational transition.
• Support proactive portfolio initiatives including footprint optimization, consolidations, blend-and-extend strategies, relocations, renewals, and exit planning activities.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Purchasing, and business stakeholders to support review, negotiation, execution, and administration of lease agreements and related transaction documentation.

Portfolio Planning & Analytics

• Conduct portfolio assessments and space utilization analyses to support operational alignment, portfolio optimization, and cost-effectiveness across Scout locations.
• Gather, analyze, and present demographic, financial, market, and portfolio data to support real estate recommendations and decision-making.
• Translate market analytics, capacity planning inputs, and portfolio data into actionable transaction and portfolio planning recommendations.
• Identify opportunities for portfolio value creation, operational efficiencies, and cost savings across the real estate portfolio.
• Maintain accurate lease records, portfolio databases, transaction documentation, and key milestone tracking.
• Identify and assess potential risks associated with the corporate real estate portfolio.

Cross-Functional Coordination & Vendor Management

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Facilities, Workplace Services, Security, IT, EHS, Legal, Finance, and business teams to support current and future real estate requirements.
• Coordinate and oversee external real estate service providers, brokers, consultants, and vendors to support transaction execution and portfolio initiatives while maintaining cost and service expectations.
• Support development and implementation of portfolio risk mitigation strategies in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with landlords, brokers, consultants, and external service providers supporting Scout’s real estate activities.

Process Improvement & Reporting

• Support development of real estate objectives, milestone planning activities, portfolio metrics, and reporting tools to improve visibility, consistency, and execution across projects and transactions.
• Support standardization and continuous improvement of real estate transaction, portfolio tracking, and reporting processes.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and transaction summaries for leadership review and decision-making.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role may be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC.
• This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.
• Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.
• Travel: Domestic and international travel required. Valid driver's license required. Passport required.

What you’ll bring

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, or related field; advanced degree, professional certification, and/or real estate license preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in corporate real estate, including transactions, portfolio strategy, leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, and multi-site portfolio planning.
• Demonstrated ability to translate real estate strategy, market analytics, and capacity planning into executable portfolio and transaction actions.
• Strong knowledge of corporate real estate transactions, lease structures, financial analysis, portfolio planning, and workplace strategy.
• Experience coordinating complex real estate transactions and cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience working with brokers, landlords, consultants, and external real estate service providers.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple simultaneous initiatives and competing priorities.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively to stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, presentation development, and portfolio/transaction reporting tools.

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up. This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation. In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $140,000.00 - $170,000.00

Internal leveling code: IC7