Job Description

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

Job Description

The Opportunity: 

Based in El Segundo, CA, the Sr Manager Real Estate will lead the strategy, planning, and execution of Mattel’s global real estate portfolio.

• Manage acquisition, sale, leasing, and portfolio management of company’s properties, acting as the primary contact to negotiate contracts, conduct market research, and ensure alignment with Mattel Corporate goals and objectives
• Transaction Management – oversee the entire life cycle of property sales, purchases, leases, and subleases ensuring compliance with company goals
• Negotiations & Contracts – negotiate terms, conditions, business terms with landlords, tenants, buyers and sellers
• Property Portfolio Management – manage facility standards, lease expenses, and analyze space needs

Client Representations – act as an intermediary to represent internal client interests

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Develop and execute corporate real estate strategies that align and support company’s business growth, brand presence, and workforce needs
• Manage full lifecycle of real estate transactions
  • Needs Assessment
  • Market Research & Analysis
  • Comparative Site Analyis and Selection
  • Request for Proposal
  • Lease Negotiations
  • Assist in Internal Funding Approval
  • Assist as needed during tenant improvement phase
  • Project closeout
  • Lease Administration
  • Negotiate lease restoration obligations
• Negotiate Purchase and Sale Agreement
• Conduct property acquisition due diligence
• Lead workplace strategy initiatives including space optimization and employee experience enhancements
• Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and cost management of real estate assets
• Collaborate with Legal, Risk Management, Security, IT, and Facilities on real estate transactions
• Manage relationships with external partners including brokers, landlords, architects, and project managers
• Build and maintain close working relationships with global business unit leaders and management to stay aligned with and ahead of business unit’s real estate requirements and goals
• Subject matter expert for internal stakeholders including Legal, Risk Management, Tax, EH&S, Supply Chain, Finance, and Facilities
• Monitor critical dates and provide timely notifications to relevant global site contacts to ensure compliance with all key lease dates

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in commercial real estate, corporate real estate, portfolio management, or workplace strategy
• Strong negotiation skills
• Experience and familiarity with all types of real estate documentation (Estoppel, Lease Guaranty, Office/Industrial/Retail leases, Purchase & Sale Agreements)
• Proven experience in managing multi-site and global real estate portfolios
• Experience working in creative, consumer products or global brand-driven environments
• Effective communication skills
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience in corporate real estate database management. Experience and familiarity in Prolease, CoStar, or other corporate real estate database preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

*The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential. 

Additional Information

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the

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How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

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Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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