Senior Manager, Real Estate
$130,000–$160,000 year
On-siteCulver City, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead end-to-end site identification and evaluation for new retail locations, including field visits, trade area analysis, and competitive assessment to prepare site packages and go/no-go recommendations. Negotiate leases, LOIs, and contract modifications to secure favorable terms while maintaining an accurate, well-documented pipeline across the portfolio. Build relationships with landlords, brokers, and developers to facilitate transactions, then coordinate with Construction, Operations, Finance, and Merchandising to manage pre-opening activities from lease execution through grand opening. Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for landlords and internal teams during build-out, conduct post-opening reviews, and resolve delays proactively. This role requires 8+ years of commercial real estate experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to travel across the U.S. for site visits.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8+ years of commercial real estate experience
- Strong focus on retail site selection and leasing
- Multi-unit retail brand experience
- Proven track record managing a high-volume pipeline of real estate transactions from prospecting through lease execution
- In-depth knowledge of top shopping centers, lifestyle centers, and major U.S. business districts
- Strong negotiation skills
- Excellent project management and organizational skills
- Willingness to travel as needed for site visits and market coverage across the U.S.
Desired Qualifications
- Multi-unit retail brand experience preferred
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