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Job description
We have an amazing opportunity for a Real Estate Director to join a rapidly growing multi-brand hospitality and retail operator expanding throughout the tri-state markets!
This is a senior leadership role with the opportunity to influence growth strategy, lead market expansion initiatives, and partner closely with executive leadership to drive growth across multiple brands and concepts.
This role offers a chance to shape the future growth of a dynamic and entrepreneurial organization.
Real Estate Director Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:
Developing and executing market growth strategies across multiple brands and territories.
Identifying, sourcing, and evaluating new sites through broker relationships, landlord partnerships, and direct market outreach.
Managing site selection, trade area analysis, and financial underwriting to determine location viability.
Leading Letter of Intent (LOI) development, negotiation, and execution to secure favorable deal economics.
Managing lease negotiations in partnership with legal counsel while protecting long-term operational flexibility.
Coordinating franchise partner approvals and ensuring sites align with brand-specific criteria and development requirements.
Maintaining active deal pipelines and managing multiple active projects simultaneously.
Building and maintaining relationships with brokers, landlords, developers, franchise partners, and industry stakeholders.
Providing regular pipeline updates, deal reporting, and portfolio visibility to leadership.
Real Estate Director Qualifications Include:
Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Urban Planning, or related field.
Possess a minimum of 8–10 years of progressive commercial real estate experience with at least 5 years focused on retail, restaurant, franchise, or multi-unit site selection and deal negotiation.
Demonstrated experience sourcing, negotiating, and closing multiple commercial real estate transactions annually.
Strong understanding of commercial lease structures, LOI negotiations, financial underwriting, and site selection processes.
Proven ability to evaluate market opportunities while balancing growth objectives and deal economics.
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with brokers, landlords, franchise partners, legal counsel, and executive leadership.
Experience with QSR, franchise, retail, or multi-unit real estate strongly preferred.
Advanced education, industry designations, or certifications including MBA, CCIM, or related credentials are a plus.
Real Estate Director Benefits Include:
Competitive salary structured according to your expertise and contributions!
Annual bonus program tied to deal activity, pipeline performance, and portfolio growth!
Comprehensive healthcare coverage!
Participation in a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan!
Vehicle allowance or mileage reimbursement!
Professional development reimbursement and career growth opportunities!
Much more!
Seize this opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the growth and expansion strategy of a rapidly growing organization!
Together, your expertise and leadership will drive continued success and expansion.
Join us in this rewarding professional journey!
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