Real Estate Analyst

POOLCORP • Covington, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Real Estate Analyst supports the full lifecycle of real estate decisions across POOLCORP’s network. This includes performing financial analyses, market research, and lease abstracting; assisting with site evaluations; maintaining real estate data and reporting; and supporting transaction negotiations by preparing models, summaries, and recommendations. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast paced environment with cross functional stakeholders including Real Estate, Construction, Operations, Legal, Finance, and external brokers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Business, or related field.
• Strong financial analysis and modeling skills (Excel proficiency required).
• Ability to read, interpret, and summarize commercial lease documents with high attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• 3-5 years of experience in commercial real estate, corporate real estate, finance, or related field.
• Experience supporting multi-site retail, industrial, or distribution real estate portfolios.
• Understanding of construction concepts, tenant improvements, and basic site planning.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes potential sites for new locations, relocations, expansions, and consolidations.
• Reviews and interprets commercial leases, amendments, and work letters; assists in preparing lease abstracts and identifying key financial and operational terms.
• Maintains and updates real estate databases, pipeline trackers, and portfolio reports.
• Coordinates with external brokers, landlords, and internal Construction and Operations teams to gather data and maintain project timelines.
• Analyzes occupancy costs, rent escalations, CAM and operating expenses, and supports budgeting and forecasting for the real estate portfolio.
• Assists in coordinating due diligence, market tours, and site assessments as needed.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement, cost savings, and improved portfolio performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs
• 401 (k) with generous company match
• 13 days of paid time off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays (NOTE: PTO increases with tenure!)
• 100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs
• Bonus Programs that include Employee Recognition and Referrals, Summer Madness, and Annual Performance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Discounts and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level