About the role
At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited possibilities, priced so low, you can always say yes to the newest, coolest stuff! Just ask any of our over 27,000 associates who work at Five Below and they’ll tell you there’s no other place like it. It all starts with our purpose and then, The Five Below Way, which is our values and behaviors that each and every associate believes in.
It’s all about culture at Five Below, making this a place that can inspire you as much as you inspire us with big ideas, super energy, passion, and the ability to make the workplace a WOWplace!
Location: This is a remote role and requires someone to be based in Georgia, Alabama, or Mississippi.
Position Summary:The Real Estate Manager is responsible for collaborating withlocal broker teams, master broker & Real Estate Senior Analystto develop a comprehensive and strategic real estate market plan for their assignedterritories, andthen oversee and execute on all aspects of the real estate life cycle within the same(I.e., from site selection,deal negotiation, lease negotiation,to opening, to restructuring, remodeling, repositioning).
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree orMaster’s Degreein Business Administrationor real estate/finance related concentration is preferred
3+ years of experience in retail real estate field isrequired
2+ yearspreviousexperience in market planning, site selection & deal negotiation
Must have workingknowledge ofregional retail markets,shopping centers &majordeveloperswith particular
Experience managing third party service providers, includingmasterbrokers, local marketbrokersand outside legal counsel
Superior communication, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills, withdemonstratedability to understand the audience and customer
Strong negotiation and transactionmanagement skills
Strong ability to work in an ambiguous environment,identifyand solveproblems, and manage change
Ability to recall information easily
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail and deadlines
Strongunderstanding of real estate practices andrelated legalprinciples
Job Responsibilities:
Execute a comprehensive and strategic real estate market plan throughout entire real estate lifecycle for assigned territory
Collaborateclosely withlocal broker teams & Real Estate Senior Analystto develop,refineand execute marketplan
Collaboratecloselywith construction,design,facilities,financeandassetmanagement to ensure successful store launch from site identification, to opening and throughout the store lifecycle
Responsible for site selectionof new store locationsandexisting store repositioning opportunities
Effectively manage local real estate broker teams tomaintainrequired standards for executing new store growth plans
Manage/Mentor RE Coordinatorpartner-incorporatingpersonal development plans, goal planning & promote exposure opportunities
Conduct field tours with key stakeholders of potential and existing locations
Work closely with legal counsel on all lease negotiations in assigned territory
Manage a pipeline of LOI and lease negotiations simultaneously to achieveaggressivegrowth targets throughout near term andlong termmarket planning
Preparation of detailed LOI’s, comprehensive site approval packages and other financial based reports and analysis including site submittal packages for presentation at monthlyReal Estate Committee (REC) meeting
Present proposed site approval packages at monthly Real Estate Committee (REC) meeting in assigned territory
Frequent travel to/within assigned territory tomaintaina strong understanding ofretailtrade areasincludingtraffic and retail patterns, demographictrendsandmarket shifts, as well asproactively planning fortargetedfuture opportunities
Frequent communication with operational partners and periodic presentations/meetings to reviewstrategy and priorities for new store& potential relocations within assignedterritories
Develop/maintainrelationships with keydevelopers, while effectively communicating with and managing expectations of external business partners
Attend/represent Five Below at select Regional & National ICSC Conventions
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Five Below is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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