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Company Description

Since opening our first self-storage facility in 1972, **Public Storage** has grown to become the **largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities** in the world. With **thousands of locations** across the U.S. and Europe, and more than 170 million net rentable square feet of real estate, we're also one of the largest landlords.

We've been recognized as **A Great Place to Work** by the Great Place to Work Institute. And, our employees have also voted us as having **Best Career Growth** , ranked us in the **Top 5% for Work Culture** , and in the **Top 10% for Diversity and Inclusion** .

We're a member of the **S&P 500** and **FT Global 500** . Our common and preferred stocks trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

Job Description

Public Storage is seeking a hands-on and highly driven **Corporate Development Manager** to join the team. In conjunction with the Vice President of Investor Relations and Strategic Partnerships, the Corporate Develop Manager will work closely with key internal and external constituents to support Public Storage’s broader corporate strategies. The role will provide unique exposure across the company’s best-in-class operations, with a focus on identifying, analyzing, and managing external strategic initiatives and partnerships to help drive growth and value creation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Develop deep understanding of Public Storage’s business in support of cross-functional corporate teams and strategies

+ Foster collaborative and trustful relationships with internal teams, including operations, technology, asset management, and real estate acquisitions and development

+ Design and execute corporate development plan, with focus on external initiatives and partnerships

+ Identify, analyze, underwrite, and present business cases for new initiatives and partnerships to executive leadership team

+ Foster and maintain excellent external relationships with entities including industry and non-industry participants, venture capital firms, and proptech innovators

+ Track effectiveness and performance of initiatives and partnerships, identifying and remediating issues while leveraging successes

+ Serve as a positive ambassador of the Public Storage brand, both internally and externally

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in a related field, including business, finance, or accounting

+ 7+ years related experience, including corporate strategy and development, consulting, and/or investment banking

+ Track record of success in enhancing corporate performance through internal and external strategic initiatives and partnerships preferred

+ Strong experience in identifying, analyzing, underwriting, and developing business cases for potential opportunities preferred

+ Excellent Microsoft Office skills with a focus on Excel, PowerPoint, and additional technical capabilities a positive (e.g., Tableau, SQL, Python)

+ Strength of character and ability to communicate with internal and external colleagues at all levels through excellent analytical, verbal, written, and broader interpersonal skills

+ Highly motivated and organized with the ability to learn and work independently and collaboratively

+ Strong work ethic and ability to support multiple projects in parallel and prioritize competing demands under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines

Additional Information

Workplace

+ One of our values pillars is to work as OneTeam and we believe that there is no replacement for in-person collaboration but understand the value of some flexibility. Public Storage teammates are expected to work in the office five days each week with the option to take up to three flexible remote days per month.

+ Our office is based in Plano, east of I75 near E. Park Blvd, just North of Historic Downtown Plano.

Public Storage is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

We are united under one common goal – creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, included, and excited to be part of a best-in-class team. With over 5,000 team members from all different races, backgrounds, and life experiences, we celebrate inclusion and value the diversity each person brings to Public Storage. We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion makes us a stronger Company and instills a sense of pride across our teams and the customers we serve.