Real Estate Leasing Specialist

ALDI is one of the fastest-growing retailers in the nation, and we are charting an aggressive growth course to become the third-largest U.S. grocery retailer by store count. How can you play a part? By joining our newly formed Lease & Property Administration team responsible for the oversight of 1,500+ leased locations and hundreds of subtenants. In this specialist role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, leverage data-driven insights, and help ensure the operational excellence of a growing real estate portfolio that supports ALDI's continued expansion. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment, this is your chance to help shape the future of one of America's fastest-growing retailers.

Position Type: Full-Time
Starting Wage: $34.50 per hour
Wage Increases: Year 2 - $36.00 | Year 3 - $37.50 | Year 4 - $39.00

Work Location: Dublin, OH
This role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 3 days per week (i.e., work remotely up to 3 days per week; work in-office at least 2 days per week).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Oversees rent schedules and monthly rent payment approvals for 800+ Aldi locations.
• Oversees CTI (CAM, taxes, and insurance) reconciliation process for 800+ leased Aldi locations.
• Manages the abstracting process for all newly executed leases or subleases.
• Serves as the point of contact for all sublease tenant obligations including utilities, accounts receivable, and maintenance requests.
• Coordinates with 3rd party partners such as landlords, attorneys and property managers.
• Oversees the introduction of Aldi to new landlords and assists in the setup of system and banking information.

• Assists direct leader in negotiating and executing initiatives such as lease negotiation, landlord approvals, lease renewals, amendments, extensions, etc.

• Coordinates with 3rd party partners such as landlords, attorneys and property managers.

• Oversees lease administration of new projects until transitioned to divisional teams.

• Reviews and analyzes legal documentation commonly used in commercial real estate.

• Assists with implementation and rollout of large-scale projects.

• Drives projects and tasks to completion through effective prioritization, time management, and collaboration.

• Facilitates any changes to real estate processes and procedures.

• Liaises with project teams and divisions to ensure timely and efficient communication flow.

• Assists their direct leader with real estate tasks on an as needed basis.

• Maintains accurate and consistent electronic files and documentation.

• Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to direct leader.

• Complies with ALDI privacy and security requirements and policies if job responsibilities include possible access to confidential and/or sensitive information.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.

• Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.

• Ability to stay organized and multi-task efficiently.

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

• Establishes goals and works toward achievement.

• Effective time management; maximizes productivity.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis in Excel and PowerPoint.

• Problem solving skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, consistently meeting deadlines and remaining calm under pressure.

• Ability to exercise good judgement and discretion concerning highly confidential information.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related field required.

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience required.

• Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.

• Knowledge of the commercial real estate industry, retail preferred.

• Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties.

• Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.

• Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.

• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.

• Domestic travel required.