Analyst, Real Estate Strategy

Chipotle•Columbus, OH

2d•$67,000 - $95,500

About The Position

The Analyst, Real Estate Strategy is an integral member of the Development team supporting real estate expansion efforts through impact analysis, market research, and sales forecasting. This role partners closely with Real Estate Managers to provide analytical insights that support site selection, new restaurant development, and market planning initiatives. The Analyst, Real Estate Strategy maintains critical datasets and reporting tools, monitors forecast performance, and contributes to the continuous improvement of forecasting methodologies and real estate decision-making processes.

Requirements

B.A./B.S. or equivalent experience in Business, Economics, Geography, Real Estate, Analytics, Statistics, or a related field.
2-4 years of experience in business analysis, real estate research, market analysis, GIS, retail development, or related analytical disciplines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and communicate actionable insights.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present analytical findings to a variety of audiences.

Nice To Haves

Experience with GIS, spatial analysis, business intelligence, or data visualization tools preferred.
Experience with Alteryx, FME Workbench, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or similar analytical tools preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct sales impact analysis for proposed New Restaurant Openings (NROs) within assigned territories using established forecasting methodologies and analytical tools.
Support Real Estate Managers by preparing analysis and forecasts to inform site selection and development decisions.
Prepare Real Estate Tour information regarding sales forecasts, sales transfer impacts, trade area information, and supporting market insights for prospective locations.
Monitor changes within assigned territories, including new developments, competitive activity, demographic shifts, and operational factors that may influence forecast assumptions. Recommend updates to analysis as appropriate.
Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting that compares projected sales transfer impacts and sales forecasts against actual performance, highlighting key variances, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
Conduct pre- and post-opening sales performance analysis to evaluate forecast accuracy and support continuous enhancement of forecasting models and analytical processes.
Maintain and update datasets, reporting tools, and analytical models used to support real estate planning, sales forecasting, and impact analysis efforts.
Create ad hoc analysis, reports, and presentations to support market planning, site selection, and strategic development initiatives.
Support the preparation and communication of analytical findings and recommendations to Real Estate Strategy Leadership