Real Estate Mgr-Portfolio Transactions & Renewals

Confie•Huntington Beach, CA

About The Position

Responsible for managing a portfolio of existing retail locations within the Western United States. The role handles lease renewals, restructures, amendments, assignments, landlord consents, buyouts, and lease terminations. It partners with Operations, Finance, Legal, and Executive Leadership to optimize occupancy costs, mitigate risks, and support portfolio performance through strategic lease negotiations and proactive portfolio management. The position also supports due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and portfolio integration, and monitors market conditions and rental trends in its assigned territories.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of commercial retail real estate transaction experience.
Demonstrated experience negotiating lease renewals, amendments, restructures, and other portfolio transactions.
Strong financial and analytical skills, including occupancy cost analysis and return-on-investment evaluation.
Experience interpreting complex lease documents and coordinating with legal counsel.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling and data analysis.
Experience with lease administration platforms and real estate databases.
Strong understanding of retail site economics and occupancy cost management.
Ability to manage a large portfolio of transactions simultaneously while meeting critical deadlines.
Willingness to travel throughout the assigned territory as needed.

Nice To Haves

Proven track record of achieving rent savings and favorable lease economics.
Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
Ability to develop transaction strategies aligned with broader business objectives.
Exceptional presentation skills and ability to make recommendations to senior leadership.
Strong project management and organizational capabilities.
Ability to interpret financial statements, store performance metrics, and occupancy cost reports.
Experience supporting multi-state retail portfolios.
Ability to prioritize a high volume of transactions in a deadline-driven environment.
Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
Self-starter able to work independently and collaboratively within a team as projects dictate.

Responsibilities

Negotiate lease renewals, rent reductions, restructures, amendments, extensions, expansions, assignments, and terminations for an assigned portfolio of retail locations.
Manage lease renewal negotiations from strategy development through execution.
Analyze lease economics and develop strategies to reduce occupancy costs and improve flexibility.
Prepare financial analyses and business cases for renewal, relocation, downsizing, consolidation, or closure recommendations.
Present transaction recommendations and approval requests to senior leadership.
Maintain a rolling renewal pipeline and ensure transactions are completed before critical notice and expiration dates.
Build and maintain relationships with landlords, property managers, brokers, and landlord legal counsel.
Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Facilities, Construction, and Legal to support portfolio objectives.
Negotiate and document landlord approvals, consents, estoppels, SNDA agreements, assignments, and related lease matters.
Manage lease terminations, buyouts, and disposition strategies to minimize financial exposure.
Review and interpret lease agreements to identify risks, opportunities, and operational impacts.
Support due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and portfolio integration activities.
Monitor market conditions and rental trends in assigned territories to inform negotiation strategies.
Maintain accurate records, reports, forecasts, and transaction documentation.
Ensure compliance with company approval processes, lease policies, and delegation of authority requirements.
Prepare recurring portfolio reports, occupancy cost analyses, and renewal status updates for management.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Performance-based bonuses.
Paid time off.
Flexible work options, including remote and hybrid opportunities if eligible.
401(k) retirement plan with company-matched contributions.
Education advancement support for employees and qualified dependents through the Confie Enablement Scholarship Fund.
Fitness reimbursement of up to $15 per month for gym memberships.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion commitment.
Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support at no cost.
Optional disability, hospital indemnity, health advocate, universal life, critical illness, accident, and pet insurance plans.