Real Estate Manager

• Support Bagel Brands’ growth strategy by identifying, evaluating, and advancing new store development opportunities across the Central region portfolio
• Research and analyze existing and prospective trade areas using demographic tools, market data, and competitive analysis
• Review prospective properties and provide insights and recommendations on real estate opportunities
• Conduct site visits, market tours, and property evaluations with brokers and company leadership
• Manage and advance development projects within the new store pipeline
• Track development workflows, schedules, and milestone dates for LOIs, lease execution, design, and construction activities
• Monitor lease execution goals to support new store opening objectives
• Build site packages for executed LOIs and prepare presentations for Real Estate Committee review and approval
• Negotiate LOIs, including deal economics, tenant improvement allowances, landlord work letters, and site-specific terms
• Partner with Real Estate, Design, Construction, Operations, Finance, and Support Center teams throughout the development lifecycle
• Maintain development pipeline reporting, project tracking, and cross-functional status updates
• Provide reporting and insights on site progression, lease activity, and pipeline performance
• Interface with landlords, brokers, developers, and other external partners
• Build and maintain professional relationships to identify and advance development opportunities

• Minimum of five years of experience in commercial real estate, development, or related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, or related discipline
• General knowledge of the real estate development process
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and cloud-based project management systems such as Smartsheet
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and networking skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a cross-functional, team-oriented environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Ability to travel up to 50% as business needs require
• Experience supporting retail, QSR restaurant, or multi-unit development environments preferred
• Experience with demographic analysis and real estate analytics tools preferred
• Experience managing development pipeline reporting and project coordination preferred
• Ability to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods
• Occasional ability to bend, lift, and carry materials up to 20 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation

Demonstrates expertise in commercial real estate development, including site evaluation, project management, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in demographic analysis and real estate analytics to support strategic growth initiatives.

• Commercial Real Estate Experience
• Project Management
• Demographic Analysis
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Strong Analytical Skills

• Real Estate Development Process
• Site Evaluation
• Development Pipeline Reporting
• Lease Negotiation
• Market Analysis

• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Networking Skills

• Retail Development
• QSR Restaurant Development
• Multi-Unit Development
• Market Data Analysis
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Smartsheet
• Cloud-Based Project Management Systems