Site Selection Associate

The Keith Corporation • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

The Site Selection Associate is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and securing optimal real estate locations for national and regional build-to-suit retail clients. This role combines market analysis, field research, relationship management, and negotiation to deliver high-quality sites that meet client-specific criteria and long-term growth strategies. The ideal candidate brings commercial real estate expertise, deep knowledge of retail market dynamics, and excellent communication skills.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience in commercial real estate, preferably in retail site selection, development, or tenant representation.
• Strong understanding of zoning, permitting, land acquisition, and development processes.
• Proven ability to analyze market data (demographics, traffic counts, psychographics, etc.).
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple active markets and projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with mapping and real estate tools (e.g., GIS, ESRI, CoStar, Placer, LoopNet).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, Urban Planning, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive market analyses to identify trade areas that match client demographics, traffic patterns, and growth goals.
• Monitor emerging markets, competitive activity, and retail trends to proactively recommend new opportunities.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of viable sites based on client expansion plans.
• Prospect potential building sites through field canvassing, broker networks, municipality relationships, and data-driven tools.
• Evaluate parcels for suitability, including zoning, access, visibility, parcel configuration, utilities, and entitlement risk.
• Coordinate and review surveys, environmental reports, geotechnical studies, and other due-diligence materials.
• Work directly with retail clients to refine site criteria, expansion strategies, and project priorities.
• Prepare and present comprehensive site packages, including maps, aerials, demographic reports, feasibility assessments, and financial outlines.
• Serve as the primary liaison between clients, landlords, developers, brokers, municipalities, and internal teams.
• Lead negotiation of LOIs and purchase agreements in alignment with client requirements.
• Coordinate with legal, construction, design, and development teams to ensure smooth transition from site approval to project kickoff.
• Track and manage deal timelines to meet client schedules and performance expectations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees