real estate portfolio advisor - Existing Stores (Nashville, TN - U.S.)

Starbucks • Nashville, TN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Real Estate Portfolio Advisor provides front-line real estate advisory support for the existing store portfolio within an assigned region, focusing on lease enforcement, landlord issue resolution, and cross-functional coordination. The role is an escalation point for property-management issues affecting existing stores and works with Operations, Facilities, Construction, Legal, and Real Estate to resolve issues, support financial performance, ensure compliance with lease obligations, and maintain accurate portfolio data.

The advisor supports enforcement of landlord obligations, manages defaults, disputes, and lease-related performance issues, and coordinates with Legal on consultations and dispute resolution. The role also leads or manages landlord negotiations related to non-renewals, amendments, and operational lease matters, escalating higher-risk or complex matters when appropriate.

The position assists with property repairs, renovations, landlord-provided improvements, and damage events; coordinates issue resolution with landlords and internal teams; and supports store renewal or closure recommendations through analysis, documentation, and identification of lease-related risks. It also supports occupancy-cost and lease inquiries, identifies cost drivers and trends, maintains lease-related property-management data, and represents Starbucks professionally in landlord discussions. The position is based in the Nashville, Tennessee office and is onsite four days a week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in retail real estate, property management, lease administration, or facilities coordination within a complex organizational environment.
• Working knowledge of commercial leases and landlord obligations.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional issue resolution.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support lease enforcement for existing stores, including landlord compliance with repair, maintenance, and improvement obligations.
• Manage landlord defaults, disputes, and performance issues involving Facilities, Construction, Operations, and financial lease administration.
• Coordinate with Legal on consultations, research, and dispute resolution for existing stores.
• Serve as a regional escalation point for property-management issues affecting store operations.
• Manage non-renewal negotiations and lease amendment activities, ensuring appropriate approvals and documentation.
• Lead landlord negotiations and manage escalations regarding operational lease matters, elevating higher-risk or complex issues as appropriate.
• Assist with resolving property repair, renovation, and landlord-provided improvement issues, including parking lot enhancements and trash enclosures.
• Coordinate with landlords and internal stakeholders on property damage events, including natural disasters and vehicle impacts.
• Partner with Operations, Facilities, Construction, and Real Estate teams to resolve site-specific issues affecting store operations.
• Coordinate resolution of landlord defaults with landlords and internal stakeholders.
• Provide analysis, documentation, and insights for store renewal or closure recommendations.
• Identify lease-related risks and obligations associated with store closures.
• Support internal inquiries about occupancy costs, lease terms, and landlord matters.
• Identify cost drivers, issue trends, and financial impacts for portfolio reviews.
• Ensure lease-related property-management data in internal systems is accurate, complete, and reliable.
• Maintain effective working relationships with landlords and their property-management teams.
• Represent Starbucks professionally in discussions with landlords about existing-store matters.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Other voluntary insurance benefits
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• Family expansion reimbursement
• Paid vacation from date of hire
• Accrued sick time
• Eight paid holidays
• Two personal days per year
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match for eligible partners
• Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
• Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock)
• Incentivized emergency savings
• Financial well-being tools
• Upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan
• Student loan management resources and other educational opportunities
• Backup care
• DACA reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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