Real Estate Manager

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly analytical Real Estate Manager to join our growing Real Estate & Development team. This role will be responsible for establishing growth plans within defined markets, identifying potential sites, negotiating for the acquisition of those sites, and completing necessary due diligence to complete those acquisitions while ensuring alignment with the company’s goals.  The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping drive expansion within the convenience store industry and Cardlock industry.

REMOTE - travel is required.

Salary: $100K

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist in gaining executive approval of potential new store sites by working with the real estate team to prepare comprehensive site review packages with mapping, aerial imagery, and site-specific data and financial models.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Equal Opportunity EmployerGPM Investments, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.
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