What You Bring

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field and 10+ years of experience in commercial real estate, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, preferably in retail or grocery – or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven track record of leading complex real estate deals, including acquisitions, leases, and joint ventures.
• Experience managing large-scale capital projects and multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, attorneys, and consultants.
• Strong network of real estate brokers and industry contacts across multiple markets.
• Expertise in surplus property management and portfolio optimization.
• Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to interpret market data, demographic trends, and competitor strategies to inform site selection and growth plans.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and align diverse teams.
• Proficiency in real estate financial modeling, budgeting, and risk management.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of grocery retail industry trends and logistics requirements.
• Experience with mixed-use developments and public-private partnerships.
• Familiarity with zoning, permitting, and regulatory processes across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong understanding of supply chain and storage infrastructure needs.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and taste or smell.

Job Title: Manager of Real Estate
Job Code: 953
Department: Real Estate & Store Development
Reports To: Sr. Director of Store Development/Strategy - Real Estate
Supervises: N/A
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location:  Matthews, NC – Store Support Center
Created/Updated: October 2025