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Real Estate Portfolio Strategy & Transactions Senior Manager at Salesforce, Inc.

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To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts. Job CategoryReal Estate & Facility ManagementJob Details About Salesforce Salesforce is the AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn't a buzzword - it's a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all. About the job To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts. The Senior Manager, Real Estate Portfolio Strategy & Transactions will be a key member of the Real Estate Portfolio Strategy and Transactions team within the Real Estate and Workplace Services organization. This role will have a primary focus on disposition transactions, including subleases, downsizes, early terminations, and portfolio optimization initiatives, while supporting broader portfolio planning efforts. This individual will help shape Salesforce's global real estate footprint by driving execution across multiple, concurrent transaction workstreams. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in real estate transactions and financial analysis, with deep experience navigating complex disposition strategies in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.This role will report to the VP of Real Estate Portfolio Strategy & Transactions. Responsibilities Support the development and execution of long-term portfolio plans across assigned regions, with a focus on space reduction, disposition strategies, and scenario planning Lead and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of disposition transactions, from strategy development through execution and close Drive sublease, downsize, and lease termination negotiations in the best interest of Salesforce, coordinating closely with brokers, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders Manage multiple concurrent, high-visibility transaction workstreams, ensuring timelines, approvals, and financial objectives are met Provide project oversight for strategic real estate initiatives requiring cross-functional and external partner alignment Partner closely with Finance, Strategy, Legal, Workplace, and Business Partners to align transaction strategies with business objectives Monitor and track critical lease dates and proactively identify upcoming disposition opportunities Prepare deal summaries, financial analyses, and approval materials for executive-level review Collaborate with Finance to support annual budgeting, forecasts, and long-range planning related to disposition activity Conduct ad-hoc financial and scenario analysis to support real estate decision-making Work closely with Lease Administration to ensure accurate documentation and execution of transaction outcomes Identify and drive opportunities for process improvement, efficiency, and scalability across transaction workflows Requirements: Education, Experience, and Key Skills 5-7+ years of experience in Real Estate Transactions, Portfolio Strategy, Finance, or a related field, with demonstrated success in a corporate real estate environment Strong experience leading and negotiating disposition transactions,including subleases, lease restructures, downsizes, and terminations Experience negotiating a broad range of transaction types, including new leases, renewals, and amendments, with a clear emphasis on dispositions Proven ability to manage complex negotiations involving legal teams, brokerage partners, landlords, and internal stakeholders Experience managing internal approval processes and driving deals through governance and approval timelines Ability to manage transactions across multiple geographies, countries, and time zones Highly analytical, with strong financial modeling, scenario planning, and portfolio analysis skills Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to synthesize complex information for executive audiences Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities Self-starter with a high degree of ownership, accountability, and bias toward action Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-impact environment with evolving priorities Strategic thinker who is also willing to engage in detailed, hands-on execution Service-oriented mindset with a collaborative and solutions-driven approach Location: San Francisco, CAUnleash Your PotentialWhen you join Salesforce, you'll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best , and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best . Together, we'll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future - but to redefine what's possible - for yourself, for AI, and the world.AccommodationsIf you require assistance due to a disability applying for open positions please submit a request via this .Posting StatementAny employee or potential employee will be assessed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications - without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. This policy applies to current and prospective employees, no matter where they are in their Salesforce employment journey. It also applies to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, assessment of job performance, discipline, termination, and everything in between. Recruiting, hiring, and promotion decisions at Salesforce are fair and based on merit. The same goes for compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, reduction in workforce, recall, training, and education.In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Salesforce will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions.The typical base salary range for this position is $172,200 - $236,700 annually. In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the base salary range for this role is $172,200 - $236,700 annually.The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.

Typical senior pay: $114k for Real Estate Brokers nationally

National salary averages
Expected senior-level
$114k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$37k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $167k

Top performers earn significantly more—skill and negotiation matter.

Senior roles pay 137% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

Strong candidate leverage

High demand and responsive wages. Negotiate confidently on all fronts.

Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage
Strong
Mobility
High mobility
Durability
Mostly durable

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Specialists with niche skills, All experience levels, Remote-capable workers
Weaker for: Generalists

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

55% self-employed: Traditional full-time roles may be scarcer.

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Expertise pays off

Limited new roles, but specialists earn significantly more.

+3%
10yr growth
55% work independently—freelance or consulting is viable.
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024