Real Estate Manager
Corporate Connections LLC, Dallas, TX, United States
This job can be located in Dallas, Texas or Los Angeles, California. Relocation is NOT offered for this position. This is a full time salaried position.
Job Summary The Real Estate Manager is responsible for driving the growth and optimization of the company’s restaurant footprint. This role leads site selection, market analysis, lease negotiations, and portfolio management to support strategic expansion and operational efficiency across new and existing locations across the US.
Duties and Responsibilities Site Selection & Market Strategy
Identify, evaluate, and secure new storefront locations aligned with growth targets
Conduct demographic, traffic, and competitive analysis to assess site viability
Partner with Operations and Finance to prioritize markets and trade areas
Deal Structuring & Negotiation
Lead lease negotiations, renewals, relocations, and dispositions
Structure deals to maximize ROI while minimizing risk
Manage relationships with landlords, brokers, and developers
Maintain a robust pipeline of potential sites and track deal progress
Coordinate with Legal, Development, and Operations teams to ensure timely execution
Oversee critical milestones from site approval through lease execution
Monitor performance of existing locations and recommend relocations, renegotiations, or closures
Manage lease compliance, key dates, and financial obligations
Support cost-saving initiatives across the real estate portfolio
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Development, Finance, Construction, and Operations teams
Provide real estate insights to inform long-term growth strategy
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Experience managing national or regional portfolios with 50+ locations preferred.
Deep understanding of retail real estate markets, site economics, and lease structures.
Strong financial acumen with expertise in deal underwriting and ROI analysis.
Strategic thinker with hands‑on execution capability.
Exceptional negotiation, relationship‑building, and influencing skills.
Ability to balance speed‑to‑market with disciplined decision‑making.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, or related field required.
5 to 8+ years of progressive real estate experience, preferably in restaurants, QSR, retail, or multi‑unit hospitality.
Proven track record leading large‑scale restaurant expansion and complex lease negotiations.
Physical Requirements
This position may require the ability to perform tasks that involve long periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer work. Candidates should be able to meet these physical demands with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to travel up to 75% of the time.
Additional Information
Our client offers competitive salaries, bonuses, medical/dental/vision insurance, prescription drug coverage, 401(k) plan (after 12 months of employment), sick pay, PTO and holiday pay, profit sharing plan (after 90 days of employment), annual food & beverage allowance (prorated for hire date), and company discounts of 30%.
All candidate information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Job Summary The Real Estate Manager is responsible for driving the growth and optimization of the company’s restaurant footprint. This role leads site selection, market analysis, lease negotiations, and portfolio management to support strategic expansion and operational efficiency across new and existing locations across the US.
Duties and Responsibilities Site Selection & Market Strategy
Identify, evaluate, and secure new storefront locations aligned with growth targets
Conduct demographic, traffic, and competitive analysis to assess site viability
Partner with Operations and Finance to prioritize markets and trade areas
Deal Structuring & Negotiation
Lead lease negotiations, renewals, relocations, and dispositions
Structure deals to maximize ROI while minimizing risk
Manage relationships with landlords, brokers, and developers
Maintain a robust pipeline of potential sites and track deal progress
Coordinate with Legal, Development, and Operations teams to ensure timely execution
Oversee critical milestones from site approval through lease execution
Monitor performance of existing locations and recommend relocations, renegotiations, or closures
Manage lease compliance, key dates, and financial obligations
Support cost-saving initiatives across the real estate portfolio
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Development, Finance, Construction, and Operations teams
Provide real estate insights to inform long-term growth strategy
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Experience managing national or regional portfolios with 50+ locations preferred.
Deep understanding of retail real estate markets, site economics, and lease structures.
Strong financial acumen with expertise in deal underwriting and ROI analysis.
Strategic thinker with hands‑on execution capability.
Exceptional negotiation, relationship‑building, and influencing skills.
Ability to balance speed‑to‑market with disciplined decision‑making.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, or related field required.
5 to 8+ years of progressive real estate experience, preferably in restaurants, QSR, retail, or multi‑unit hospitality.
Proven track record leading large‑scale restaurant expansion and complex lease negotiations.
Physical Requirements
This position may require the ability to perform tasks that involve long periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer work. Candidates should be able to meet these physical demands with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to travel up to 75% of the time.
Additional Information
Our client offers competitive salaries, bonuses, medical/dental/vision insurance, prescription drug coverage, 401(k) plan (after 12 months of employment), sick pay, PTO and holiday pay, profit sharing plan (after 90 days of employment), annual food & beverage allowance (prorated for hire date), and company discounts of 30%.
All candidate information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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