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 multiple U.S. markets. The REM drives new store development within an assigned territory, working cross-functionally with Construction, Legal, Operations, Facilities, and Finance. The role oversees multiple projects at a time and maintains a store pipeline up to two years ahead of opening. It calls for a strategic problem solver with strong organizational and communication skills who can lead a team toward long-term objectives.

This is a five-day, in-office role with up to 30% travel. The REM develops market strategies, evaluates trade areas using data and predictive tools, negotiates letters of intent and leases, supports site design and permitting, prepares approval packages, and tracks projects through lease deadlines and anticipated opening dates. The role also supports management of the existing store portfolio, including renewals, dispositions, and subleases.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of commercial real estate experience, focused on retail expansion strategy and negotiations.
• Strong organizational skills and 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.
• Some experience collaborating with construction teams and their vendors.
• Strong experience negotiating letters of intent and leases.
• Strong analytical skills, including assessing information, solving problems, and making data-driven decisions.
• Microsoft Office experience.
• Willingness to learn new tools, including AI and advanced modeling solutions.
• Ability to perform the job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Willingness and ability to travel as business needs dictate.
• Ability to prioritize and stay organized across tasks with 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 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, using data to validate trade areas.
• Learn and apply Wild Fork’s predictive analytics, GIS and mapping tools, demographics, psychographics, competition, traffic, and shopping-pattern data in real estate decisions.
• Develop expertise in the commercial real estate landscape of each active market.
• Tour markets and sites regularly with brokers and the Head of Real Estate.
• Lead letter of intent and lease negotiations with support from brokers and attorneys.
• Support Design and Construction Managers on site plans, building design, landlord coordination, and permitting approvals.
• Communicate regularly with Operations and seek feedback on trade areas and sites before presenting deals for approval.
• Prepare Capital Allocation Committee approval packages for all new stores.
• Prioritize and track projects, critical dates, lease deadlines, and expected opening dates with stakeholders.
• 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.
• Travel to other facilities, attend company events, or represent the company as business needs require.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid sick leave and vacation.
• Six company-observed holidays.
• 401(k) with company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Annual bonus-plan eligibility; bonus amount varies and is subject to program terms and conditions.
• Continuous learning opportunities and career-growth programs.

What This Job Offers

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