Manager Real State
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At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.
What you’ll do
The Real Estate Partnerships Manager is responsible for developing strategic relationships with real estate developers, construction companies, property managers, and facility managers to integrate fiber connectivity and home smart building solutions into residential and commercial properties. This role serves as a bridge between the telecom operator and the real estate industry
- Build and Manage Real Estate Partnerships: Identify, negotiate, and manage partnerships with property developers, construction firms, and real estate investment companies to implement fiber and connected solutions in new and existing buildings
- Deploy Smart & Connected Infrastructure: Coordinate the integration of high-speed fiber internet and other connected solutions (eg: smart home technology, digital security systems, energy optimization tools, and other IoT-based solutions into properties)
- Create Value Propositions: Develop tailored business models and partnership proposals that highlight the added value of connected buildings for developers, investors, and end-users
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with engineering, legal, operations, and marketing teams to ensure smooth project delivery and alignment with partner expectations
- End-to-End Relationship Management: Manage the entire partnership lifecycle from initial contact and technical assessment to solution deployment and post-implementation follow-up
- Market Intelligence: Monitor real estate trends, identify new opportunities for smart connectivity, and track upcoming projects and market needs
- Vendor & Technology Alliances: Work with technology providers and partners/vendors to curate a robust portfolio of smart home and smart building solutions
- Commercial & negotiation experience to build and manage relationships with partners and senior’s stakeholders, leading commercial contracts, ensuring alignment with long-term goals
- Identify and approve real estate partnerships opportunities development
- Negotiate, stablish and manage partnerships identified
- Implement and integrate the partnerships in the Vodafone offer portfolio, ensuring the right integration within the sales channels
- Create compelling business proposals, pitch decks, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
- Track and report on KPIs related to new revenue generation, partner performance, and customer acquisition
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or a related field
- Experience in business development and/or partnerships in real estate area
- 5 years in business development, strategic partnerships, or consultative sales in telecom, technology, or real estate sectors
- Experience with FTTH (Fiber to the Home), smart building solutions, or connected services is strongly preferred.
- Understanding of FTTH infrastructure and structured cabling
- Familiarity with smart home/IoT solutions (automation, energy, security, etc.)
- Business case development and commercial modeling
- Strong consultative selling and business development mindset
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Strategic thinking and ability to create win-win partnerships
- Collaborative, cross-functional approach with technical and commercial teams
- Innovation-driven, entrepreneurial, and client-oriented
Not a perfect fit?
Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.
What's in it for you
- Hybrid Work Model - Flexible hybrid work model with 8-10 in-office days per month, managed by team leaders
- Vodafone Products and Services - Employees get a mobile phone, free communication plan, data card, and various discounts on services and products
- Recognition - Recognition programs for innovative, creative, high-potential employees and exemplary behaviors
- Health and Well-being - Well-being Program offers nutrition and psychological consultations, webinars, workshops, and discounts on various services and products
- Learning - Access to Communities of Practice and a customizable digital training platform with high-quality content (namely Harvard Business Publishing and Skillsoft)
- Local and International Mobility - Internal recruitment with local and international rotation opportunities across departments and roles
Who we are
We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.
Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.
Together we can.