Job Responsibilities:

• Work with the real estate team, real estate partners and network of local brokers to deliver on-brand expansion opportunities
• Search for and uncover real estate opportunities through industry leading platforms
• Execute market analysis for real estate opportunities and deliver economically acceptable terms and conditions with a focus on ROI
• Participate in real estate committee meetings by preparing and presenting specific material including site proposals, site assessments, market assessments and proformas. 
• Support lease negotiations, refresh/lease renewal efforts with cross-functional team leaders
• Managing and building relationships with landlords and brokers across the country
• Being a champion of the brand that fits and promotes the brand and culture to the industry 

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of experience in commercial real estate (QSR with delivery preferred) and/or multi-unit retail industry; bachelor’s degree required
• A strong understanding of relevant site analytic and sales forecasting tools to identify profitable locations 
• Experience working with a large real estate portfolio and pipeline
• An expansive national network of brokers and landlords 
• A strong track record of business partnering with C-suite/senior level executives 
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and proven experience in cultivating collaborative working relationships with teams across an organization 
• An ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workloads 
• Thrives in a fast-paced, often ambiguous, and lean environment
• Ability to work independently 
• Driven, creative problem solver that consistently acts with integrity, speaks up, and assumes best intentions 
• An owner’s mindset, with the ability to approach feedback and problems with a positive attitude 
• Strong analytical and organizational skills 
• Solid negotiation skills with a high capacity for managing complexity 
• Outstanding strategic planning and project management capabilities demonstrated in complex, fast-paced, and competitive environments 
• A hands-on, tech-savvy, and data-driven approach 
• Ability to travel as needed and spend time in the field