Real Estate Manager

Role Overview

• Conduct market research and trade area analysis to identify new site opportunities for store development, relocations, cardlock and remodels.
• Evaluate demographic, traffic, competitive, and socioeconomic data to assess market and individual site potential.
• Maintain strong market knowledge of assigned markets, their growth, and competitor activities within those markets.
• Negotiate for the purchase of or long-term leasing of specific sites through the use of Letters of Intent and by interacting with both internal and external legal departments.
• Use the company’s proforma financial models and return-on-investment (ROI) analyses to evaluate new store projects and potential acquisitions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with development, construction, operations, and finance teams to support project execution.
• Assist in preparing presentations and materials for executive leadership, board meetings, and external stakeholders.
• Monitor performance of existing locations and recommend actions to improve asset value or mitigate underperformance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in real estate site selection, preferably in retail, convenience store, or QSR environments.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and SmartSheet.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to quickly learn and use Google Earth, Kalibrate and other GIS software and websites.
• Strong knowledge of market research methodologies, demographic data sources, and retail trade area evaluation.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present complex information in a clear, compelling manner.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.