Real Estate Analyst

Spark Car Wash Overview:  

Spark Car Wash is a high-growth, next-generation express exterior car wash company serving the Northeast. Spark is in the process of opening a significant number of modern car wash locations throughout NJ, NY, and PA. The company is on track to become the largest operator in our market by 2025 and has full pipeline visibility on 40+ stores. Spark’s success is due to a relentless focus on making car washing an energizing experience for customers and an enriching environment for our employees.

Real Estate Analyst (“REA”) Summary:

You are not just looking for a job; you are looking for a launchpad. This is a rare opportunity to join a high growth, institutionally backed company and be at the center of our expansion. At Spark Car Wash, we are on a mission to become the #1 car wash brand in the Northeast, and our Real Estate team is the engine driving that growth. You will not just be running numbers; you will be shaping the physical footprint of a brand poised to become a dominant regional player.

Responsibilities

This is not a typical analyst role. In this role as the REA you will be exposed to the entire real estate development lifecycle, from site selection to store opening. You will be a critical player in one of the most dynamic and fastest growing sectors in consumer retail.

●     Drive the Deal Pipeline: Function as the central hub for our real estate deals, meticulously tracking every new site from initial handshake through due diligence, municipal approvals, and grand opening.

●     Become a Market Strategist: Deep dive into market data, demographic trends, and competitive insights to design the expansion plan and identify the hidden gems that will become Spark Car Wash’s next successful locations.

●     Tell the Story with Data: Craft dashboards, reports, and presentations that guide the executive team's most critical growth decisions and communicate the progress to key stakeholders.

●     Orchestrate Project Success: Manage details that keep the portfolio running smoothly, coordinating with internal teams and overseeing a team of external experts: engineers, surveyors, and attorneys to ensure every project is set up for success.

●     Manage Budgets and Timelines: Keep project budgets and pro-formas, ensuring timelines and deadlines are met and escalating risks or delays keeping the pipeline moving.

We're looking for someone with a passion for real estate development and the drive to make a tangible impact.

·         Ability to work independently

·         Thrives in a fast-paced, often ambiguous, and lean environment

·         Strong analytical and organizational skills

·         Experience or interest in commercial real estate development

·         Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships with internal teams and external vendors

·         Driven by dynamic settings and confident in overcoming obstacles to drive results.

·         Data driven, hands on approach to problem solving

·         Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is a must

Preferred Requirements:

·         A bachelor’s degree is preferred

·         Direct experience in commercial real estate, property management, or a paralegal role focused on real estate

·         Experience working in a multiunit retail or similar environment

·         Familiarity with tools like Placer.ai or Google Earth Pro

·         Competitive base salary plus annual bonus compensation package

·         Excellent comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision, as well as ancillary benefits

·         Hybrid work schedule

·         401K with contribution match

·         3 weeks paid vacation

·         Company laptop

·         Branded company gear and free car washes