Corporate Real Estate Account Manager

Johnson Controls is a world-class employer where ingenuity and excellence are welcome. As a diversified, industrial growth company, we have achieved increased sales for 61 consecutive years. And we do everything possible to value, challenge and reward our employees. Our people enjoy working for a successful company that offers leadership development from within, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, competitive salaries and benefits – and more. At Johnson Controls, you’ll be challenged to innovate and encouraged to apply your talent and knowledge. And you will be well-rewarded for delivering results.A U.S. Fortune 70 company, Johnson Controls is a global leader in creating smart environments, and bringing ingenuity to the places where people live, work and travel. We design and produce automotive interiors that help make the driving experience more comfortable, safe and enjoyable. Products and services from Johnson Controls also enhance the comfort, safety and energy-efficiency of buildings. We also are the world’s leading supplier of batteries used in automobiles, including conventional cars and trucks, as well as hybrid-electric vehicles. Johnson Controls has been recognized consistently as one of the world’s best-managed companies. Editors at Forbes magazine recently had this to say about our company: “Johnson Controls’ growth and profitability qualify it squarely for our list of the best-managed companies in the United States.”The global Johnson Controls community includes more than 140,000 employees in 75 countries and six continents. Enabling our people to develop, succeed and excel – and ensuring their health, safety and well-being – are critically important to us. We value teamwork, integrity and diversity. And we welcome anyone who shares our commitment to ingenuity and excellence.EOE/AA Employer Johnson Controls, a $34 billion leader in global end-to-end corporate real estate and facilities management solutions, unifies real estate management for its corporate clients with single-source transaction management, integrated design, construction, facility management, and information management solutions to optimize cost savings for our clients. Our Account Manager will partner with our Melville, NY-headquartered client to develop major occupancy cost reduction strategies in alignment with our client’s business goals and objectives and manage the successful execution of those plans.  This high profile role will manage real estate transaction professionals and will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with senior level corporate customers, interfacing with internal and external suppliers, managing third party brokers and interact with landlords on behalf of our client. Bachelor’s in Business, Real Estate, Finance or a related field.  Graduate degree preferred. Broker’s or Salesperson’s license. 6-8 years corporate real estate experience or similar experience in managing a major portfolio. Management experience. Thorough knowledge of commercial real estate markets, corporate real estate leasing, lease negotiation skills, real estate billing and lease auditing. Effective leadership, strategic planning, analytical, organizational and relationship management skills. Strong computer skills with emphasis on spreadsheet analysis and industry related financial modeling and project management tools. Ability to adapt to changing business environment while maintaining goal focus.