Manager, Real Estate

The Manager, Real Estate, supports the Real Estate team with various projects and initiatives related to the leasing portfolio, while driving efficiencies within the department. This role is a key player in ensuring that our store locations are positioned to delight our guests and drive results.

Responsibilities:

• Support and coordination of deal making and documentation for corporate operated BABW locations.
• Gather, input, and maintain real estate specific data for current store portfolio.
• Support senior leaders with lease extensions.
• Compile, prepare, and organize store data for quarterly Board Meetings and monthly Real Estate Committee Meetings.
• Prepare various presentations for internal assessment and review.
• Conduct market research to provide accurate brand awareness on existing and potential new store opportunities.
• Function as a liaison between Real Estate and Accounting Departments to assist with questions regarding lease language pertaining to occupancy costs.
• Collaborate and support team members outside the Real Estate Department with new store and portfolio management objectives and matters.
• Maintain updated knowledge of overall commercial real estate market trends.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, Business, or related field
• Proven experience in real estate or a related role on either the brand, landlord, or broker side.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with real estate software and tools – Placer, Lucernex, Sitewise, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Retail experience in a real estate role.

Behavioral Traits for Success:

• Consistent, reliable follow-through
• Deep commitment to helping others
• Strong attention to detail
• Preference for structure and predictability
• Thoughtful, methodical problem-solving
• Calm, steady presence under pressure
• High standards for quality and accuracy
• Collaborative, relationship-oriented work style

Working Environment:

• Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs
• Corporate Office located St. Louis, MO
• Hybrid work schedule

Your Performance Will Be Measured On:

Your performance will be measured by your ability to achieve annual department objectives and corporate goals which include but are not limited to the following:

• Decision-making, judgment, and execution
• Clear and thorough communication, both spoken and written, with internal and external parties
• Timeliness and follow-up
• Problem solving and removing obstacles
• Planning and organization
• Building strong relationships with cross-functional team members
• Tenacity and commitment to tasks
• Internal and external stakeholder feedback