Real Estate Manager

Wild Fork Foods • Doral, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Real Estate Manager (REM) reports to the Head of Real Estate for Wild Fork and leads site selection, negotiations, and development of company-operated lease properties across various U.S. markets. The REM drives new store development within an assigned territory, working cross-functionally with Construction, Legal, Operations, Facilities, and Finance. The position oversees multiple projects and develops and maintains a pipeline of stores up to two years ahead of opening. It requires strategic problem-solving, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to lead a team toward long-term objectives.

Wild Fork follows a five-day, in-office work schedule. The successful candidate is expected to work onsite five days per week and travel up to 30%. This salaried role may also require travel to other facilities or company events as business needs dictate.

The position offers a base salary range of $150,000–$170,000 and eligibility to participate in the Company's annual bonus plan. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning after 60 days; paid sick leave, vacation, and six company-observed holidays; a 401(k) company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule; and learning and development programs supporting professional growth.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of commercial real estate experience, focused on retail expansion strategy and negotiations.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to solve complex problems and prioritize projects with urgency.
• Professional communication skills; serve as the main point of contact between Wild Fork and landlords for projects.
• Some experience collaborating with construction teams and their vendors.
• Strong experience negotiating LOIs and leases.
• Strong analytical skills, including assessing information, solving problems, and making data-driven decisions.
• Microsoft Office experience and willingness to learn new tools, including AI and advanced modeling solutions.
• Ability to perform the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Willingness and ability to travel as business needs dictate.
• Ability to prioritize and stay organized across tasks of varying urgency and importance.
• High attention to detail and ability to efficiently gather, organize, and verify data.
• Flexibility to work varied hours and travel occasionally as needed.
• Ownership mentality, humility, and a collaborative approach.
• Excellent, friendly verbal and written communication.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in real estate, business, finance, or a related field; equivalent years of experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a pipeline of 15–20 new stores per opening year within the assigned territory.
• Maintain market strategies for activated markets in the territory, using data to validate trade areas.
• Develop expertise in the company's use of predictive analytics, GIS and mapping tools, demographics, psychographics, competition, traffic, and shopping patterns for real estate decisions.
• Build expertise in the commercial real estate landscape of every active market.
• Regularly tour markets and sites with brokers and the Head of Real Estate.
• Lead LOI and lease negotiations with support from brokers and attorneys.
• Support Design and Construction Managers with site plans, building design, landlord coordination, and permitting approvals.
• Communicate regularly with Operations and seek feedback about trade areas and sites before presenting deals for approval.
• Prepare Capital Allocation Committee (CAC) approval packages for all new stores.
• Maintain and prioritize projects, track critical dates, and coordinate with stakeholders to meet lease deadlines and expected opening dates.
• Monitor lease expirations and notice dates and assist the Head of Real Estate with the existing store portfolio, including lease renewals, dispositions, and subleases.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
• Dental coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
• Vision coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
• Paid sick leave and vacation.
• Six company-observed holidays.
• 401(k) company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Eligibility to participate in the Company's annual bonus plan.
• Continuous learning and career development programs.

What This Job Offers

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