Best suited to mid-level real estate professionals with startup experience who thrive in fast-moving, cross-functional environments and are comfortable with frequent travel.
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Original posting from Profound via Ashby
Profound is the marketing platform for AI search, helping brands understand and control how they show up across AI-powered experiences. We work with companies like Ramp, Figma, Chime, Calendly, and DocuSign to turn AI search from a black box into a measurable growth channel.
Backed by Sequoia, Kleiner Perkins, and Khosla Ventures, we're building the infrastructure powering modern AI visibility, from insight to action to automation. We're an early-stage team across NYC, SF, Buenos Aires, and London, moving quickly on one of the most important shifts in technology.
As Head of Real Estate & Workplace, you'll own how Profound shows up physically in the world. You'll lead office expansion end-to-end, from identifying and securing new spaces to overseeing build-outs, launches, and day-to-day workplace operations across locations.
This role sits at the intersection of operations, finance, legal, and culture. You'll manage the complexity of opening offices in new jurisdictions while making sure every space feels intentional, functional, and distinctly Profound. You'll also manage and support the office managers who keep our workplaces running smoothly day to day. We're looking for someone who has helped scale a high-growth company before and knows how to balance speed, quality, and operational rigor.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Lead site selection and lease negotiations for new office locations
- Partner with brokers, landlords, and legal counsel to secure the right spaces on the right terms
- Own construction and office build-outs end-to-end, including budgeting, timelines, vendor management, and execution
- Research and navigate operational requirements for new states and countries, including entity setup, zoning, and local compliance considerations
- Partner closely with Finance on real estate planning, workplace budgets, and ongoing cost management
- Collaborate with People Operations on headcount planning and workplace capacity forecasting
- Work with IT to ensure office technology, AV, and infrastructure are fully operational in every location
- Lead office launches and move-ins, ensuring new spaces are ready from day one
- Build scalable workplace systems, vendor relationships, and operational playbooks
- Manage and support office managers across locations through hiring, onboarding, coaching, and day-to-day leadership
- Shape physical spaces that reinforce culture, collaboration, and how teams do their best work
WHO YOU ARE
- 5 to 9 years of experience in real estate, workplace, facilities, or related operational roles
- Experience at a startup or high-growth technology company
- You've helped scale office footprints and understand the realities of fast-moving expansion
- Comfortable leading lease negotiations and working closely with outside counsel when needed
- Strong construction and project management instincts, including experience overseeing office build-outs
- Able to navigate ambiguity and operational complexity across different jurisdictions
- Strong cross-functional operator who collaborates effectively across Finance, Legal, IT, People, and leadership
- Highly organized with strong project management and communication skills
- Thoughtful about how physical environments shape culture, collaboration, and employee experience
LOCATION
This is an on-site role based in our NYC office, designed for builders who thrive on speed, iteration, and meaningful impact. Travel will be required as we expand into new locations.
For this role, the expected base salary range is $175,000 to $230,000, depending on experience. Profound's total compensation package includes base salary, equity, and a full range of benefits and perks. Final compensation will depend on factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and will be determined during the interview process. Our recruiting team will share more details about the full compensation package and benefits as you move through hiring.
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Source: Profound careers (Ashby)