Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder at easyStorage (part of the easy family of brands)
Commercial Property Negotiator
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
About easyStorage:
easyStorage is part of the 'easy family' of brands best known for easyJet. Our mission is to be the \"go-to brand for storage by making it an affordable lifestyle choice for our customers.\" Founded in 2017 and now based in Uxbridge.
About the Role
easyStorage is expanding rapidly across the UK and into Europe, and we are seeking a motivated and commercially minded Commercial Property Negotiator to support our ambitious growth plans. This mid-level role will be hands‑on in identifying, evaluating, and securing new self‑storage sites, with responsibility for negotiations, site assessments, and representing the brand with agents, landlords, and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Site Identification & Acquisition – Proactively source and evaluate potential sites across the UK.
- Build strong relationships with property agents, landlords, developers, and local authorities.
- Attend exhibitions, networking events, and industry functions to identify opportunities and promote easyStorage.
- Negotiation & Deal Execution – Negotiate lease terms, heads of terms, and option agreements.
- Work with internal teams and external advisors to ensure deals are commercially viable and legally robust.
- Support the progression of transactions through to completion.
- Conduct site visits and produce structured acquisition reports, including competitor analysis, demographics, and commercial viability.
- Investigate planning history, restrictions, and opportunities.
- Assist with site layout concepts to maximise space and operational efficiency.
- Stakeholder Engagement – Represent easyStorage with professionalism in all interactions with landlords, agents, planning consultants, and local authorities.
- Collaborate with internal teams (operations, franchise, and marketing) to ensure proposed sites meet both strategic and operational requirements.
- Market Insight & Reporting – Track market trends, competitor activity, and planning policy changes.
- Provide regular progress reports on pipeline opportunities to senior management.
- Contribute ideas to support easyStorage’s long‑term property strategy.
Skills & Experience
- Background in commercial property acquisition, negotiation, or estate management (2–5 years’ experience preferred), possibly gained in retail or hospitality sectors.
- Strong knowledge of commercial lease terms and property transaction processes.
- Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build relationships.
- Analytical and detail‑oriented, with the ability to create professional reports.
- Organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- A genuine interest in property, planning, and commercial development.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary with annual bonus
- Share options (after 12 months)
- Company pension scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus your birthday
- Opportunity to join a fast‑growing, innovative business and play a key role in shaping its future
- A supportive and collaborative team culture with room for progression
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Sales and Management
Industries
Warehousing and Storage
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