Vice President, Real Estate Logistics Asset Management

Responsibilities

• Lead the European Logistics & Industrial (L&I) asset management strategy to drive value creation and portfolio oversight.
• Oversee and approve business plans for L&I assets, tracking budgets, IRR, KPIs, and performance milestones.
• Identify value creation initiatives including leasing optimization, capex prioritization, and operational efficiencies.
• Define and refine pan-European L&I market views, including occupier trends and ESG requirements.
• Collaborate with MARQ, local country heads, and Portfolio Management to align asset strategy with execution.
• Lead the end-to-end disposition process, coordinating internal stakeholders and external advisors to maximize value.
• Embed ESG objectives into asset business plans, capital expenditure decisions, and portfolio reporting.
• Support investment and acquisition teams with underwriting input, feasibility assessments, and operational inspections.
• Contribute to capital raising efforts by providing asset-level insights for investor materials and due diligence.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in European Logistics or Industrial asset management.
• Background in a private equity, institutional, or large-scale real estate platform.
• Proven track record in portfolio oversight, value creation, and asset execution.
• Experience operating effectively within a matrix environment alongside operating platforms and country teams.
• Experience supporting acquisitions and capital raising for sector-focused investment strategies.
• Strong financial, analytical, and data-driven skills.
• Deep understanding of European Logistics & Industrial markets.
• Clear commitment to ESG integration and sustainable real estate practices.

About the Company

Ares Management Corporation is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity, and infrastructure asset classes. With approximately $644 billion of assets under management, Ares operates a global platform with more than 4,400 employees across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East.