Real Estate Manager

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited possibilities, priced so low, you can always say yes to the newest, coolest stuff! Just ask any of our over 27,000 associates who work at Five Below and they’ll tell you there’s no other place like it. It all starts with our purpose and then, The Five Below Way, which is our values and behaviors that each and every associate believes in. It’s all about culture at Five Below, making this a place that can inspire you as much as you inspire us with big ideas, super energy, passion, and the ability to make the workplace a WOWplace! Location: This is a remote role and requires someone to be based in Georgia, Alabama, or Mississippi. Position Summary:   The Real Estate Manager is responsible for collaborating with   local broker teams, master broker & Real Estate Senior Analyst   to develop a comprehensive and strategic real estate market plan for their assigned   territories, and   then oversee and execute on all aspects of the real estate life cycle within the same   (I.e., from site selection ,   deal negotiation, lease negotiation,   to opening, to restructuring, remodeling, repositioning).    Qualifications:   Bachelor’s Degree or   Master’s Degree   in Business Administration   or real estate/finance related concentration is preferred   3 + years of experience in retail real estate field is   required   2 + years   previous   experience in market planning, site selection & deal negotiation    Must have working   k nowledge of   regional retail markets ,   shopping centers &   major   developers   with particular    Experience managing third party service providers, including   master   brokers , local market   brokers   and outside legal counsel   Superior communicatio n , presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with   demonstrated   ability to understand the audience and customer    Strong negotiation and transaction   management skills   Strong ability to work in an ambiguous envir onment,   identify   and solve   problems, and manage change   Ability to recall information easily   Self-motivated with critical attention to detail and deadlines   Strong   understanding of real estate practices and   related legal   principles   Job Responsibilities:   Execute a comprehensive and strategic real estate market plan throughout entire real estat e lifecycle for assigned territory   Collaborate   closely with   local broker teams & Real Estate Senior Analyst   to develop,   refine   and execute market   plan   Collaborate   closely   with construction,   design,   facilities ,   finance   and   asset   management to ensure successful store launch from site identification, to opening and throughout the store lifecycle   Responsible for site selection   of new store locations   and   existing store repositioning opportunities   Effectively m anage local real estate broker teams to   maintain   required standards for executing new store growth plans    Manage/Mentor RE Coordinator   partner   -   incorporat ing   personal development plans, goal planning & promote exposure opportunities    Conduct field tours with key stakeholders of potential and existing locations    Work closely with legal counsel on all lease negotiations in assigned territory   Manage a pipeline of LOI and lease negotiations simultaneously to achieve   aggressive   growth targets throughout near term and   long term   market planning   Preparation of detailed LOI’s, comprehensive site approval packages and other financial based reports and analysis including site submitt al packages for presentation at monthly   Real Estate Committee (REC) meeting   Present proposed site approval packages at monthly Real Estate Committee (REC) meeting in assigned territory   Frequent travel to/ withi n assigned territory to   maint ai n   a strong understanding of   retail   trade area s   includ ing   traffic and retail patterns, demographic   trends   and   market shifts , as well as   proactively planning for   targeted   future opportunities     Frequent communication with operational partners and periodic presentations /meetings to review   strategy and priorities for new store   & potential relocations within assigned   territories   Develop / maintain   re lationships with key   developers, while effectively communicating with and managing expectations of external business partners   Attend/represent Five Below at select Regional & National ICSC Conventions   Explore our benefits site to discover all the perks and support we offer! 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