Real Estate Director

Sport Clips - Support Center

4h•$120,000 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

Sport Clips is one of the fastest-growing franchises in the men’s haircare industry, with strong store-level performance and one of the lowest closure rates in franchising. With a goal of opening 75–100 stores each year, our success depends on selecting the highest quality locations for our franchisees. We are seeking a Real Estate Director to lead site selection and growth strategy across the Western US. Mission of the Position The Real Estate Director will guide franchisees through the site selection process, ensuring high-quality locations that set them up for long-term success. This is a critical role in supporting Sport Clips’ strategic growth plan and maintaining our industry-leading standards of excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent business experience.
5–10 years of experience in real estate site selection and optimization (franchise or retail experience strongly preferred).
3–5 years of franchising experience a plus.
Proven ability to build and maintain strong broker networks and landlord relationships.
Experience working directly with franchisees or multi-unit operators.
Strong leadership skills with experience collaborating across teams.
Demonstrated success in planning, implementing, and optimizing market growth strategies.
Willingness to travel 50%+ of the time within the Western US.

Responsibilities

Lead the real estate strategy and site selection process within the Western US.
Manage and strengthen relationships with brokers, landlords, and developers.
Collaborate with franchisees (Team Leaders) to meet development goals and execute annual growth plans.
Partner with Regional Directors of Operations to align real estate strategy with operational objectives.
Develop and maintain a dynamic market optimization strategy with the support of the Real Estate Analyst.
Track and manage the real estate development funnel to achieve annual growth targets, including: Identifying 100+ quality real estate opportunities per year. Driving conversions of 50+ sites accepted, 40+ committee-approved, 35+ leases signed, and 30+ stores opened annually.
Ensure all locations meet Sport Clips’ high standards for site quality and long-term performance.