Real Estate Manager

Full-time • Remote (Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area, US) • 1d ago

About the Role

The Real Estate Manager is an integral member of the Real Estate Team working to meet the site selection needs of the growing number of Single and Multi-Tenant Development clients. Reporting to the Director of Real Estate, you will be accountable for building and gaining client trust and for site selection and site procurement for client(s) within assigned geographical areas. You will act as a site selection specialist for new retail development doing market evaluation, site location analysis and deal negotiation on behalf of a variety of interesting clients.

Primary Responsibilities

Client Relationships

Act as a key point person for client relationships in specific markets
Work directly with clients
Develop positive business relationships with strategic partners including outside brokers, other developers, landowners and public agencies
Become the real estate resource and expert within your clients’ geographic areas
Identify land for multi-tenant development initiatives
Work in collaboration with the Sales and Client engagement team to support the acquisition of new clients.

Site Selection Strategy

Work with Site Selection team of colleagues to create overall market analysis and strategy for assigned clients
Ensure selection of optimal locations
Proactively reach out to landowners to identify land acquisition opportunities
Manage key internal and external relationships throughout the deal process
Identify all deal-specific issues; anticipate and proactively work through challenges to execute deals in a timely manner
Negotiate terms and conditions of land purchases or leases
Understand the development process (entitlement, zoning) and different types of real estate agreements

Development Team Member

Work with members of the team to analyze markets and incorporate all findings into the site selection process
Initiate project flow as it pertains to clients’ site selection process
Work with client’s real estate team throughout the site selection approval process to effectively present sites for the client’s Real Estate Committee (REC) consideration/approval

General

Work assigned schedule
Exhibit regular and predictable attendance
Attend Real Estate industry trade events
Handle other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to negotiate legal documents related to site acquisitions
Ability to utilize database software such as Microsoft Office Suites and salesforce.com
Able to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
Ability to remain calm while under pressure
Detail orientation, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate proactively

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Legal Studies, or related field
Demonstrated Commercial Real Estate experience in site identification and land development
Strong research skills
Knowledgeable of the retail industry and its trends
Real Estate License preferred
7+ years’ experience in real estate within corporate environment