Real Estate Specialist

SRS Distribution Inc.•Lincoln, NE

About The Position

Manage high volume deal flow and negotiate leases and build-to-suits under demanding timeframes for Greenfields, relocations, and lease renewal. Directly manage broker partners to draft and negotiate Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Letters of Intent (LOIs), Leases, Subleases, and License Agreements from inception to execution. Evaluate needs along with gathering and analyzing economic, demographic, and other market data to understand, identify and prioritize key markets. Work with internal and external legal counsel in preparing and reviewing real estate related legal documents. Work closely with construction project manager, broker partners, internal and external legal counsel, field operations leaders, lease administration, FP&A, throughout the lifecycle of the real estate deal. Effectively communicate expectations, requirements, and status of deals to key business partners both internal and external. Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal business partners. Partners with Regional FP&A Managers to provide rent, OpEx and CapEx figures for executive approval process. Assists Director of Real Estate with the development of procedures and process improvements. SRS Distribution Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Home Depot, consists of a family of industry-leading, independent roofing distributors. SRS has grown rapidly through acquisitions and the opening of multiple new locations since the February 2008 inception. This continual growth has established SRS as one of the fastest growing building products distribution companies in the U.S. The goal of SRS is to form the strongest national network of independent roofing and building product distributors with the most talented team of people working together to deliver the industry's best products and services. In addition to our commitment to customer focus, SRS strives to become the preferred employer in the industry with highly motivated and engaged employees operating in an entrepreneurial culture where the corporate office works for the field and not the reverse. Make money, have fun and give back with us! Find out more at www.srsdistribution.com.

Requirements

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in relevant area of study (business, real estate, finance, economics)
5+ years of commercial real estate experience within a similar multi-site operating company or real estate services firm focused on a high velocity of annual transactions in multiple states/regions
Demonstrated skills in the areas of lease and contract negotiations
Proficiency with real estate principles as well as legal terminology and provisions in standard commercial leases
Experience taking opportunities from market research and planning through site selection and lease negotiations
Demonstrated ability to effectively establish relationships and interact with the real estate development community, including developers and brokers
Exceptional ability to gather, analyze and present demographic and financial data in executive level reports
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from executive team members, property owners, location managers, and local government officials
Ability to discern and drive best financial outcome, including assessment of lease options, and evaluation of relocation opportunities
Knowledge of commercial real estate market supply/demand forces
Ability to carry out multiple assignments concurrently and manage tight timelines
Excellent planning, organization, and time management skills; Effective resource management and project management skills
Strong ability to identify and solve ambiguous problems
Proven self-starter who sets aggressive goals and consistently gets results
Strong teamwork, collaboration, and field service orientation
Skill in persuasive oral and written communications, including effective executive-level presentation skills
Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams through influence versus direct management
Proficient with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Willingness to travel up to 40%

Responsibilities

Manage high volume deal flow and negotiate leases and build-to-suits under demanding timeframes for Greenfields, relocations, and lease renewal.
Directly manage broker partners to draft and negotiate Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Letters of Intent (LOIs), Leases, Subleases, and License Agreements from inception to execution.
Evaluate needs along with gathering and analyzing economic, demographic, and other market data to understand, identify and prioritize key markets.
Work with internal and external legal counsel in preparing and reviewing real estate related legal documents.
Work closely with construction project manager, broker partners, internal and external legal counsel, field operations leaders, lease administration, FP&A, throughout the lifecycle of the real estate deal.
Effectively communicate expectations, requirements, and status of deals to key business partners both internal and external.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal business partners.
Partners with Regional FP&A Managers to provide rent, OpEx and CapEx figures for executive approval process.
Assists Director of Real Estate with the development of procedures and process improvements.