Corporate Real Estate Manager (m/f/d)

WELCOME TO BASF

We are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture.

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Here you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions!

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

We in Agricultural Solutions are preparing to be an independent, pure-play agricultural company within BASF group. To be ready for independence, we are looking for you to join us in our new Corporate roles (see here: build your career on our Standalone Transformation).

• In your new position, you define and implement the global real estate strategy of a leading agricultural solutions company with sales of nearly €10bn doing business in almost all countries worldwide, aligned with business and financial objectives.
• You lead portfolio planning and optimization, identify cost-saving and value-creation opportunities, establish governance, policies, and performance management across all real estate activities and in your role you own the real estate budget, planning, and reporting.
• Moreover, you oversee global transactions (leases, acquisitions, disposals) and capital projects while providing senior advisory and building as well as leading a lean global team scaling capabilities over time (transactions, data, asset management).
• You manage external service providers, drive the transition to an independent operating model and enhance digitalization as well as data transparency in real estate management.
• Last but not least, you act as a trusted partner to the CFO and senior leadership team supporting strategic initiatives (e.g. M&A, transformation).

WHAT YOU OFFER

• successfully completed degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in corporate real estate, transactions, or portfolio management, add-on: experience in agriculture / rural areas
• proven leadership experience in a global or multinational environment as well as strong expertise in real estate strategy, transactions, and financial analysis
• experience with outsourcing models and service provider management; exposure to transformation or IPO environments is a plus
• proven digital and AI focus with the ability to leverage modern technologies and data-driven approaches to enhance efficiency and quality
• excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills

WHAT WE OFFER

• A dynamic work environment that empowers you to contribute your ideas, take ownership, and assume responsibility.
• A strong focus on continuous learning, modern technologies, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence, enabling us to work in a future‑oriented, efficient, and sustainable way while actively driving innovation.
• Inspiring networks for the development and implementation of your ideas (e.g. Women in Business).
• Learning opportunities for your professional and personal development.
• Career paths as professional development into other roles within the company.
• We actively support with childcare (e.g. company daycare, holiday programmes) and provide a fitness and health studio as well as a medical center with numerous offers for your health.
• We offer sustainable mobility benefits — a discounted Deutschlandticket for regional public transport, a job‑bike leasing program, and on‑site e‑charging stations for private electric vehicles to make your commute affordable, healthy, and climate‑friendly.

HOW TO REACH US

• Isabel Maisack (Talent Acquisition), isabel.maisack@basf.com, Tel.:+49 30 2005-56683 will be happy to answer your questions for this position. You are also welcome to book an  appointment online. Technical questions cannot be answered at this meeting.
• You can also reach our recruiting team here
• First information about our application process can be found here

ABOUT US

BASF Agricultural Solutions Deutschland GmbH is a reliable partner to the agricultural sector, offering innovative and sustainable solutions tailored to a wide range of crop systems. With the Agricultural Center in Limburgerhof, near the BASF Group headquarters in Ludwigshafen, you’ll find an attractive environment for both your professional life and your leisure time in the Rhine‑Neckar metropolitan region. You can learn more about the Agricultural Center in Limburgerhof here.

Find out more about our Agricultural Solutions team here

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