store development manager - Southeast Region

StarbucksOrlando, FL
Hybrid

About The Position

The store development manager at Starbucks will have the opportunity to play a critical role in the growth and success of this iconic brand. This position requires a forward-thinking leader who will be responsible for the development and design of new stores as well as the maintenance of existing ones. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the Starbucks brand, a knack for problem-solving and the ability to work independently and within a team. If you are a creative and organized individual with a drive for excellence, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Requirements

  • 5+ years in Real Estate site selection for top level brands, retail experience preferred
  • 5+ years of financial planning and market analysis
  • Experience with drive-thru real estate projects
  • Strong negotiating skills
  • Strong understanding of site planning and design

Responsibilities

  • Market Ownership through leading the execution of a strategic portfolio plan.
  • Review lease expirations and develops plan for new stores, renewals, relocations, expansions and closures.
  • Determine how financial objectives such as sales and profit will be achieved through proactive management of the portfolio.
  • Guide analyses on impact of renovation cycles, sales transfer, initiatives rollout, and store expansions, closures and relocations
  • Manage market planning process, managing all aspects of market development, touring new markets, touring existing markets with anticipated renewals, remodels, requested expansions or potential closures and develops strategic plans.
  • Updates site survey reports, creates maps and target books using new stores and existing stores.
  • Optimize the value of the Company’s portfolio of assets to meet financial objective.
  • Prepare and analyze lease evaluation packages, including proforma and financial reports.
  • Evaluates leasing decisions, ensuring that leases are renewed in a timely manner with optimum profitability.
  • Prepare letters of intent or renewal, creates the proforma, drives the territory, tours with operations, negotiates LOI, leases, and lease renewals to meet and exceed company standards.
  • Meets with landlords and city representatives.
  • Proactive coordination with the design and construction partners.
  • Manages the entitlement process, supporting landlords and anticipates entitlement issues.
  • Resolves legal, lease, and renewal issues.
  • Track and meet performance goals and budget.
  • Accurately prepares management and pipeline reports and business plans.
  • Participates in post-analysis report and other special project reporting.
  • Coordinates design and construction issues with internal partners and landlords.

Benefits

  • medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits.
  • short-term and long-term disability
  • paid parental leave
  • family expansion reimbursement
  • paid vacation from date of hire
  • sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked)
  • eight paid holidays
  • two personal days per year
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
  • Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock)
  • incentivized emergency savings
  • financial well-being tools
  • 100% 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
  • access to other educational opportunities
  • backup care
  • DACA reimbursement
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