Real Estate Manager

Dutch Bros Coffee•HQ Remote - AZ, AZ

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Real Estate Manager manages and facilitates projects through site selection, design, and support through shop opening. The role drives markets and tracks competitors, retail activity, and growth patterns, while fostering relationships with headquarters departments, community leaders, government officials, brokers, landlords, build-to-suit developers, and vendors in a manner consistent with Dutch Bros’ values. The position requires working independently and as part of a team, strong organizational skills, adaptability, and the ability to meet stringent deadlines. The manager is expected to be a tenacious, task-oriented project manager who follows through and efficiently manages an assigned market territory. The role also represents Dutch Bros through a positive attitude and by exemplifying the Dutch Creed. The position is eligible for remote work in Arizona and requires driving, with at least 40% of time spent traveling.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of commercial real estate-related experience.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational skills, adaptability, and ability to meet stringent deadlines.
Project management, task orientation, and reliable follow-through.
Ability to drive; at least 40% of time is spent traveling.
Ability to work in an office environment.
Effective communication skills for performing job duties.
Good or corrected vision and hearing to perform essential job duties and understand information.
Ability to read and write in English to process paperwork and follow up on necessary actions.
Ability to operate a computer and office productivity equipment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of build-to-suit projects, leases, land use, development processes, building permits, and construction project management.

Responsibilities

Secure sites to meet annual company growth goals, including signed leases, approved sites, started plans, and opened shops.
Drive markets and track competitors, retail activity, and growth patterns.
Use GIS demographic and modeling information to develop growth plans and build industry knowledge.
Maintain awareness of site opportunities in market areas.
Negotiate letters of intent and assist with lease negotiations alongside the legal team, franchise partners, and landlords as applicable.
Prepare and complete Real Estate Committee presentations with sufficient information for final review and acceptance or rejection.
Use field site reviews to educate Franchisees and Operating Partners about effective site selection.
Complete field reviews of sites submitted by Franchisees and Operating Partners in the assigned territory within prescribed timeframes, as applicable.
Partner with construction to support landlord and developer communications, deadlines, and financial feasibility.
Open new markets each year as directed by the Real Estate Committee.
Maintain a broker network to support site acquisition in target development markets.
Provide timely and accurate updates on development activities in the assigned territory.
Develop growth plans as roadmaps for company and franchise partner development.
Maintain ongoing communication with headquarters departments about site opportunities and development needs.
Respond professionally and promptly to verbal and written communications from contacts.
Use ICSC, Retail Live, and other retail conferences to educate outside partners about site requirements and source opportunities.
Coordinate with Construction, Operations support, Administration, and pre-opening support to ensure smooth and timely store openings.
Work closely with architecture and design teams to keep plan development timely and Franchisees and Operating Partners on their development timelines.