Real Estate Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Dakota, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee and coordinate real estate projects, including site selection, design, and store openings.

• Analyze market trends and monitor competitors, retail activities, and growth trajectories.

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

• Stay informed about potential site opportunities within designated market areas.

• Negotiate letters of intent and assist in lease negotiations with legal, franchise, and landlord stakeholders.

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

• Provide training to franchisees and operating partners on effective site selection practices.

• Conduct field reviews of proposed sites within the established timelines.

• Collaborate with construction teams regarding landlord/developer communications, deadlines, and financial viability.

• Establish new markets as directed by the Real Estate Committee.

• Maintain broker networks to facilitate site acquisition in targeted development markets.

• Deliver timely updates concerning development activities in the assigned region.

• Formulate growth strategies for the company and franchise partner development.

• Keep communication lines open with headquarters departments regarding site opportunities and development requirements.

• Foster relationships with community leaders, government officials, brokers, landlords, vendors, and other collaborators.

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

• Work closely with Construction, Operations Support, Administration, and pre-opening support to ensure successful store launches.

• Collaborate with architecture and design teams to ensure that plan development and partner timelines remain on schedule.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Exceptional organizational abilities.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances.

• Capacity to meet tight deadlines.

• Determined, task-oriented project management and follow-through skills.

• Proficiency in site selection and evaluation.

• Strong negotiation and deal-making aptitude.

• Knowledge of real estate markets.

• Understanding of legal and regulatory compliance.

• Skills in relationship building.

• Competence in project management.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Proficient in reading and writing in English.

• Ability to work in an office setting.

• Effective communication skills necessary for job performance.

• Good or corrected vision.

• Good or corrected hearing.

• Proficient in operating computers and office productivity tools.

• Eligibility for remote work is limited to Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for remote work in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

• Full-time employment status.

• Opportunities for professional growth and education through field site evaluations and retail conferences.

• A positive and enjoyable work environment.

• A community-focused company culture.