About the position
The Director of Leasing at Dollar Tree Stores is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the growth and relocation strategy of the company's real estate portfolio within a specified region, particularly focusing on Las Vegas, Nevada. This position requires a strategic mindset and a strong understanding of the retail real estate market, as the Director will manage a portfolio of over 200 new store openings. The role demands a proactive approach to site selection, ensuring that all real estate transactions align with the financial and operational objectives of the company. In this capacity, the Director will train and manage a team of Real Estate Managers, guiding them in the strategic location of stores and the site selection criteria necessary for successful openings. The Director will also oversee the entire site-specific real estate process, ensuring that all documentation related to real estate development projects is handled efficiently. This includes approving negotiated deals, negotiating relocations and expansions of existing stores, and managing lease renewal modifications where applicable. The position requires extensive travel, as the Director will need to engage with various stakeholders and oversee projects across the region. The ability to handle a significant workload and prioritize projects effectively is crucial, as is maintaining confidentiality and managing multiple real estate projects in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential for success in this role, as is a customer service-oriented mindset.
Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of 200+ new store openings.
- Train and manage a team of Real Estate Managers to strategically locate stores and site selection criteria.
- Ensure real estate transactions meet the financial and operating objectives of the Company.
- Oversee the site-specific real estate process.
- Manage all document flow related to real estate development projects.
- Responsible for site selection of new stores.
- Approve negotiated deals.
- Negotiate relocations and expansions of existing stores for Real Estate Committee approval.
- Negotiate lease renewal modifications for existing stores where applicable.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years' experience in retail real estate with in-depth market and industry knowledge.
- Minimum of 8 years' experience managing a team of people.
- Proven communication skills both written and verbal.
- Good time management skills and excellent attention to detail.
- A proven track record of successfully managing multiple real estate projects in a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
- Customer service oriented.
- Able to work independently and highly organized.
- Extensive computer experience to include MS Office Suite.
