Job Description
Your strategic mindset, analytical curiosity, and relationship-building skills make you a great fit for our Real Estate Manager position. Join a fast-growing, nationally recognized retailer where your work directly shapes our expanding footprint and drives long-term business success.
About Your Role
As a Real Estate Manager at Dollar Tree, youll play a critical role in executing market growth strategies by identifying, evaluating, and securing new store locations across assigned geographic regions. Youll partner closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure smart site selection, disciplined deal execution, and timely store openings that support Dollar Trees continued growth and market leadership.
Your day-to-day job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Real Estate Strategy & Market Analysis
Develop and execute comprehensive real estate strategies within assigned territories to strengthen Dollar Trees competitive position.
Conduct detailed market analyses, including demographics, traffic patterns, sales projections, and competitive dynamics, to support data-driven site selection decisions.
Monitor regional and industry trends and provide strategic insights and recommendations to leadership.
Site Selection & Deal Execution
Identify, evaluate, and recommend sites for new stores, relocations, and expansions aligned with corporate growth objectives.
Prepare and present site packages to the Real Estate Committee and senior leadership for approval.
Lead all aspects of lease negotiations, including Letters of Intent (LOIs), landlord work letters, and key financial terms to optimize occupancy costs and deal structure.
Cross-Functional Partnership & Store Delivery
Collaborate closely with Store Development, Legal, Construction, and Store Operations to ensure smooth execution and on-time store openings.
Ensure adherence to internal policies, budget guidelines, and performance standards throughout the deal lifecycle.
Portfolio Management & Relationship Building
Manage lease renewals and portfolio optimization efforts, including negotiating rent reductions, extensions, and amendments to support long-term profitability.
Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, developers, brokers, and other real estate partners.
Represent Dollar Tree at industry events, including ICSC conferences and regional networking engagements.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
Experience
Skills & Competencies
Strong negotiation and financial/analytical skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and internet-based research tools
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Self-motivated, resourceful, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders
Customer-focused mindset with a results-driven approach
Travel
Full time
Chesapeake, Virginia
Leasing
Dollar Tree
It’s all about the
thrill of the hunt!
We love to hear from our customers and overwhelmingly the
two comments we repeatedly receive are:
"I can't believe this cool
item I just found at Dollar Tree!" AND...
"I can't believe it's only
$1.00!"
That’s when we know we've done our jobs right! We have worked hard to create an environment where shopping is fun... a place where our customers can discover new treasures every week... a store where entire families can enjoy hunting for that special something. Every Dollar Tree store is bright and well lit, clean and well organized, and stocked with endless hidden treasures!
Just as important, we continue to offer our customers products they need at extreme values! We carry a broad, exciting mix of merchandise that includes many trusted national and regional brands. Some of the product departments you'll find at Dollar Tree include housewares, glassware, dinnerware, cleaning supplies, candy, snacks, food, health and beauty, toys, gifts, gift bags and wrap, party supplies, stationery, craft supplies, teaching supplies, books, seasonal décor, and so much more. Everything you need for every day, every holiday, every occasion... and every single item is only $1 (or less)!
The best part is that there is probably a Dollar Tree store near you! We are a national company with thousands of stores conveniently located in shopping centers and malls in all 48 contiguous states. You can also shop online for larger quantities of the same items you'd find in our stores, plus check out craft and project ideas, take advantage of online exclusives and manufacturer closeouts, watch videos, and join our Value Seekers Club to find even more fun and frugal ideas. We invite you to come check us out, compare our prices, and stretch your dollars by shopping with us... Discover the Dollar Tree Difference!