Real Estate Development Manager

The Fresh Market - Greensboro, NC

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Greensboro, NC

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

The Fresh Market is seeking a Real Estate Development Manager to support market strategy and growth across the United States. This role is critical in implementing store expansion through site selection, approvals, and lease executions, while serving as the internal expert for real estate and driving the expansion strategy with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop an integrated, strategic plan by market for new and existing stores including renewals, relocations, remodels, and closings.
• Negotiate LOIs, leases, and renewals thoroughly with industry-leading economics.
• Engage and interface with brokers to negotiate business deals, compile, and submit packages to the Real Estate Committee.
• Proactively coordinate with construction, landlords, legal, and cross-functional teams.
• Resolve legal, lease, and renewal issues through effective communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred.
• 4-6 years of extensive and relevant experience in corporate real estate, shopping center development, and/or transactional real estate with a major retailer.
• Highly motivated with proven ability to accurately perform time-sensitive commercial real estate transactions.
• Advanced financial and computer skills and experience with Outlook, Excel, and financial report preparations.
• Experience in negotiating and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to consider many different viewpoints and navigate challenges to make proper business decisions using negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
• Ability to be a contributor in a true team-based environment.

Benefits

• Team member discount up to 40%
• Health, Dental & Vision insurance for individual, spouse, partner, and family.
• 401K contribution and match for part-time and full-time team members.
• Personal time off and additional time off purchase plans available.