Senior Real Estate Manager

PURPOSE

This position is responsible for site selection and all related tasks for new and relocated stores. Related tasks include demographic and cannibalization analysis, management of broker network and landlord relationships, presentation of property attributes to the Senior Director of Real Estate along with other company executives, negotiation of letters of intent, assisting attorneys in lease negotiations, and assisting in coordinating projects with other department functional areas. This position is a travel intensive position with 50%+ travel potential.

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree and five (5) years of real estate site selection (at least three (3) years big box experience), basic zoning, site plan, LOI/lease negotiation, and construction experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job, as determined by the company. Additional relevant experience can be substituted for the required education on the basis of one calendar year of experience for one academic year of education
• Must have the ability to take a development from market research and planning through lease negotiations
• Skill in persuasive oral and written communications, including effective executive-level presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively establish relationships with and interact with the real estate development community including developers and brokers
• Demonstrated skills in the areas of lease and contract negotiations
• A basic knowledge of how government zoning requirements, hearings and permit approvals work.
• Demonstrated energy, drive, determination and persistence, even when confronted with rejection
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from executive team members, property owners, store managers and local government officials
• Ability to perform market research and review market data and develop recommendations and solutions
• Excellent planning, organization and time management skills
• Ability to carry out multiple assignments concurrently while holding self and others accountable
• Ability