Senior Real Estate Manager

We are a restaurant group that thrives on creating authentic and inspiring experiences for the communities we serve. Through the contributions of countless incredible people, past and present, we're headed to the moon with a simple mission - to make people feel good. While no one on the team is quite like the other, it's our common values that keep us united. Our values include: Be Authentic and Humble Act with Integrity Bring Good Energy Achieve as a Team Get Extraordinary Results Inspire with Hospitality The Primary responsibility of the Senior Real Estate Manager is to lead market analysis, trade area strategy, and site selection to support company growth. This role partners with the Chief Development Officer on expansion planning, secures and negotiates real estate deals, and manages broker relationships. Additionally, responsibilities include working cross-functionally to ensure smooth execution from site approval through restaurant opening, while providing ongoing real estate support for existing locations. To be successful, you must: Perform market analysis to establish and execute a real estate strategy per market including coordinating with the Chief Development Officer to update and maintain an effective expansion plan. Utilize data analytics into market development strategy and trade area analysis. Identify primary and secondary trade areas of interest. Identify and secure real estate that meets or exceeds trade area and site characteristic requirements. Successfully manage renewals of existing leases Conduct site approval tours and present deal approval packages to the Chief Development Officer and Real Estate Committee. Successfully negotiate business terms including working with attorneys to ensure leases are signed in an efficient and timely manner. Communicate and coordinate with the development team to ensure a smooth transition from site selection, to construction, to opening of the restaurants. Monitor ongoing needs of existing restaurants providing real estate input where needed. Establish and manage broker relationships. Why you'll love Upward Projects: Excellent benefit and compensation package Paid time off and earned paid sick time Fitness discount programs 401K with company match A people-focused culture united by our shared values Unlimited growth opportunities, with several new restaurant openings Having a voice. We provide empowerment and influence to all our team members Opportunity to build deep, meaningful, and lasting relationships with colleagues Recognition and rewards for your hard work and tenure Generous meal benefit program Requirements: 7+ years of progressive Real Estate site selection experience Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, or similar field Ability to manage a high volume of projects at once Highly motivated and organized Strong interpersonal and networking skills An eagerness to join a growing company and a desire to help build a brand Salary Description: $150,000 to $165,000 base plus 10% bonus potential

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