About Gorillas
Description
We are Gorillas and on a mission to redefine convenience retail. With our ten minute grocery deliveries we are disrupting the supermarket space, one of the biggest markets still in the hands of traditional players. We are a rapidly growing startup and are currently building an outstanding team with skilled members across all domains and backgrounds. We focus on building a diverse and inclusive company culture and aim to become a global leader in on-demand retail. Come join us on this journey.
Overview
You will be responsible for sourcing new locations, negotiating and finalizing leases, overseeing new location fit-out and construction and managing the facilities of all Gorillas micro fulfillment centers.
Responsibilities
- Build and lead a team that is responsible for sourcing new locations, negotiating and finalizing leases, overseeing new location fit-out and construction and managing the facilities of all Gorillas micro fulfillment centers.
- Create and implement a sound Real Estate strategy that ensures hyper efficient real estate acquisition that is matched with precision fit-out and construction.
- Write the Gorillas Real Estate Playbook, and iterate and improve it with every new launch.
- Negotiate lease terms and conduct the financial analysis on potential locations to inform our Real Estate strategy.
- Ensure all Gorillas facilities are compliant with all applicable regulations.
- Manage broker and Landlord relationships as our Real Estate representative on the West Coast.
- Be responsible for multiple large-scale, high-budget projects at once.
Requirements
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in the real estate sector, ideally working in fast paced start ups. Retail scaling experience is a plus.
- 5+ years of team management experience.
- Excellent time and task management skills.
- See yourself as an entrepreneur and you are eager to take the next steps and move quickly.
- Willing to make Gorillas your mission and are ready to put hard work into making this business a success.
- Affinity for using data to make strategic decisions.
- Ability to learn fast and adapt your strategies and tactics to the dynamic world of super-fast delivery.
- Act like an owner.
- You have a hands-on mentality and are willing to get your hands dirty. Love traveling and you’re flexible when it comes to your working location.
What We Offer
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Unlimited paid time off
- Steep learning curve from day one
- Great opportunity to build something you are proud of: we are growing fast, which means that the opportunities at Gorillas are virtually limitless.
- An awesome team spirit and an exciting workplace with a dynamic and international environment.
- Transparent company culture with flat hierarchies and a high career growth trajectory at Gorillas
Disclaimer
Gorillas is an equal opportunity employer, which means we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.