Real Estate Strategy & Reporting Intern

Circle K • Charlotte, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Real Estate Strategy & Reporting Intern supports real estate portfolio strategy, site selection analytics, and executive reporting through hands-on research, data development, and analysis. The role provides exposure to cross-functional teams in Real Estate, Finance, Construction, Property Management, and Operations, and helps translate complex datasets into insights for business decisions. The position is based in the Charlotte office and is not remote. The intern reports to the Manager of Real Estate Strategy & Reporting.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to think critically and work with large datasets.
• Working knowledge of data analysis concepts and comfort learning new tools or methodologies.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and data organization techniques.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and ability to communicate insights clearly and concisely.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and desire to learn how to tell the story behind data.
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Available to work 16–20 hours per week during the academic semester and up to 40 hours per week during school breaks.
• Able to work in the Charlotte office; the position is not remote.

Nice To Haves

• Major or coursework in business, analytics, geography, finance, real estate, economics, or a related field.
• Experience with SharePoint or other document management tools.
• Exposure to Power BI, Alteryx, GIS systems, or location-based analytics tools such as Google Earth.
• Curiosity, initiative, and desire to learn how analytics supports real estate and corporate strategy.

Responsibilities

• Support real estate strategy and analytics projects through research, data development, and financial or pro forma modeling.
• Build, validate, and maintain store-level datasets for analytics and reporting, including location attributes, square footage, opening dates, and other site characteristics.
• Contribute to ad-hoc analyses using store performance data, financial metrics, and market-level insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Assist in documenting processes, methodologies, and best practices related to real estate analytics and reporting.
• Support team members with coordination of communications, organization of analytical outputs, and maintenance of shared data and tools.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and participate in meetings to learn how analytics informs broader business strategy.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed