Disposition Specialist
About The Position
The Disposition Specialist plays a key role in supporting the growth and optimization of Rural King’s national real estate portfolio. This position is responsible for identifying, preparing, marketing, negotiating, executing lease agreements, and closing the sale of surplus real estate assets, including land, retail buildings, former store locations, and other properties. Working closely with the Director of Real Estate, acquisition, legal, construction, and finance teams, you will help maximize value from disposition properties while ensuring smooth transactions in support of Rural King's ongoing expansion across the United States. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced in commercial real estate transactions, withstrong negotiation and project management skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, or related field (preferred).
- 1–5+ years of experience in commercial real estate, asset management, brokerage, or portfolio management.
- Experience negotiating retail leases and purchase and sale agreements (preferred)
- Strong understanding of lease language, financial terms, CAM reconciliations, and occupancy cost analysis.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Knowledge of commercial real estate transactions and due diligence processes.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Financial analysis skills including IRR, NPV, and ROI modeling (preferred)
- Advance proficiency in MS Office, most notably Excel.
- Ability to participate in our online applicant and new hire onboarding process
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally to all audiences
- Good visual acuity
- Close vision for computer work
- Repetitive wrist movements on keyboard
- Ability to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time
- Ability to walk up and down stairs multiple times per day
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute disposition strategies for owned properties within Rural King’s national real estate
- Negotiate purchase and sale agreements, third party leases, renewals, amendments, expansions, relocations, and terminations in alignment with company growth strategy.
- Manage listings, marketing, and sale/lease processes of surplus properties.
- Partner with internal teams (Real Estate, Construction, Legal, Finance, Operations) to ensure sale or lease terms align with operational and financial objectives.
- Track and report on disposition and leasing pipeline activity, timelines, and financial performance.
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting related to lease obligations and occupancy costs.
- Collaborate with legal, finance, operations, and external brokers to ensure smooth transactions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with tenants, brokers, developers, and landlords.
- Assists with due diligence processes including permitting, construction, environmental, title, and zoning matters.
- Analyze market trends and provide recommendations on timing and pricing strategies.
- Support portfolio optimization initiatives and real estate strategy planning.
- Coordinate property valuations, broker opinions of value (BOVs), and appraisals.
- Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2%
- Healthcare plans to support your needs
- Virtual doctor visits
- Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic’s Complex Care Program
- 15% Associate Discount
- Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program
- Associate Assistance Program
- RK Cares Associate Hardship Program
- 24/7 Chaplaincy Services
- Company paid YMCA Family Membership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
