Senior Manager, Real Estate

Wingstop

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Real Estate plays a key role in driving Wingstop’s growth by leading market development efforts and optimizing the real estate pipeline across Brand Partner portfolios. You will lead and develop a team of Real Estate Managers while partnering cross-functionally to improve pipeline visibility, streamline processes, and accelerate site approvals. Leveraging your expertise in site selection and market planning, you will support Brand Partners in executing their development commitments. Your work will directly impact Wingstop’s ability to scale efficiently, strengthen market presence, and achieve its long-term global growth objectives.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Real Estate Managers to support market growth and execution against development goals
Oversee Brand Partner portfolios as they relate to real estate strategy, site selection, and development pipeline performance
Partner cross-functionally with Franchise Sales, Construction, Design, Finance, Operations, and other internal teams to improve pipeline visibility, decision-making, and process efficiency
Guide and influence Brand Partners through the site selection process, ensuring alignment with market strategy, brand standards, and development commitments
Evaluate markets, trade areas, and individual sites using demographic, mapping, sales, and competitive data
Review site opportunities and provide recommendations based on market potential, cannibalization risk, access, visibility, and broader business strategy
Support the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual development forecasts and site approval updates
Track pipeline activity, maintain accurate reporting, and communicate risks, timing shifts, and opportunities to leadership
Drive consistency and accountability in real estate processes, tools, and reporting across the team
Build strong relationships with Brand Partners, brokers, developers, and internal stakeholders to support long-term growth objectives

Benefits

Unlimited paid time off for exempt employees
One paid volunteer day of your choice
Competitive bonus structure for eligible roles
Team member stock purchase plan
Health savings or flexible spending account options
401k – (dollar for dollar on the first 3% and then 50 cents on the dollar for the next 2% for team member contributions up to 5% of eligible compensation)
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Basic life and AD&D insurance provided
Pet insurance
Education Assistance
Wellness reimbursement program
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Lunch provided every Tuesday and Thursday in office
Discount on Wingstop gift cards
Onsite game room