Manager - Real Estate

Job Description

Job Summary

The Real Estate Manager will manage the site selection and acquisition process including site identification and qualification, negotiation, exchange of purchase and lease agreements. This role is also responsible to provide project management and financial oversight in delivering entitlements of new store on time and on budget for projects within the assigned territory.

Essential Functions

• Analyze markets within assigned territory to identify the best available sites for Lidl US
• Track competitor locations and activities
• Develop and cultivate relationships with land owners , brokers, developers, potential business partners, and professional organizations
• Negotiate the purchase and lease of retail sites
• Analyze local ordinances and zoning codes to determine development parameters
• Create and manage detailed budgets and schedules for individual development projects
• Manage all activities and communications between stakeholders, consultants and contractors including engineers, architects, and attorneys in order to deliver stores within appropriate timeframes
• Oversee the due diligence and entitlement process for ground-up and/or takeover development opportunities including rezoning, site plan approval, Department of Transportation (DOT) permits, environmental permits, building permits, and all other permits and approvals required for development
• Represent Lidl US to local governmental entities and the public including facilitating community meetings and public hearings
• Prepare regular reports and updates in Lidl’s real estate systems to advise leadership on status of all live sites
• Train or guide the work of other team members on occasion
• Meet acquisition goals for assigned region
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of real estate acquisition and lease process, real estate and contract law, retail real estate markets, real estate valuation, development entitlement processes for assigned region, and best practices of real estate project management
• Effective, efficient and results-oriented mindset
• Excellent organizational, analytical, relationship building/interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in project management, budget management, and other customized software systems
• Ability to use mapping/GIS software

Required Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required minimum
• 2 – 4 years of experience in related field required
• In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, 5 years of experience in a related field will meet the education and related experience requirements
• Driver’s License required

Physical Job Requirements

• This person in this role must be able to position him/herself (ex: kneel, crawl, crouch down) to fulfill the essential functions of the role less than half the time
• This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary (standing and/or seated) position more than half the time
• The person in this position may need to move about the store(s), distribution center(s), warehouse(s), and/or corporate office(s) less than half the time
• The person in this position must be able to maneuver (lift, move, carry, slide, etc.) 15 – 40 lbs.
• This position operates machinery and/or equipment that requires the constant use of hands/fingers/wrists (ex: typing, etc.) more than half the time
• This position requires the ability to spend more than half the time viewing computer monitors
• This position is exposed to outdoor weather conditions less than half the time
• This position is exposed to non-climate controlled workspace(s) less than half the time
• The person in this position must be able to identify and distinguish between colors less than half the time

Travel Requirements

• This position requires overnight domestic travel 50% of the time
• Anticipated travel will be by car, air, and/or train