Real Estate Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Oversee and facilitate projects through site selection, design, and the opening of shops.

• Analyze markets and monitor competitors, retail activities, and growth trends.

• Utilize GIS systems for demographic and modeling data to formulate growth strategies.

• Stay informed about site opportunities within market areas.

• Negotiate Letters of Intent (LOIs) and support lease negotiations alongside legal teams, franchise partners, and landlords.

• Prepare Real Estate Committee presentations for final evaluation and approval or denial.

• Educate Franchisees and Operating Partners on effective site selection practices.

• Conduct field reviews of proposed sites within the specified territory and timeframe.

• Collaborate with the Construction team to liaise with landlords and developers, ensuring adherence to deadlines and financial viability.

• Launch new markets as instructed by the Real Estate Committee.

• Maintain a network of brokers to aid in site acquisition in targeted development areas.

• Deliver timely and precise updates regarding development activities.

• Develop growth strategies for the company and its franchise partners.

• Communicate with headquarters departments concerning site opportunities and developmental requirements.

• Respond promptly and professionally to both verbal and written communications.

• Participate in ICSC, Retail Live, and other retail conferences to educate partners and identify site opportunities.

• Collaborate with Construction, Operations Support, Administration, and pre-opening teams to ensure successful store launches.

• Coordinate with architecture and design teams to ensure timely development of plans and adherence to development schedules.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience is required.

• At least 5 years of experience in commercial real estate is required.

• Familiarity with build-to-suits, leases, land use, development processes, building permits, and construction project management is advantageous.

• Must be able to drive; a minimum of 40% of the time will involve travel.

• Capability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Exceptional organizational skills.

• Ability to adapt quickly to changes and meet demanding deadlines.

• Efficiently manage a market territory and ensure task completion.

• Comfortable working in an office environment.

• Strong communication skills.

• Good or corrected vision and hearing capabilities.

• Proficiency in reading and writing in English.

• Competence in computer and office productivity tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time employment.

• Eligibility for remote work in New York.