Manager, Real Estate Development; England

Shine Associates, LLC has been retained to search, identify and recruit a Manager of Real Estate Development (New England) on behalf of our client (‘Company’). This position will be based in Boston, MA and report to the VP of Real Estate and Store Planning.

Shine Associates, LLC has been exclusively retained on this assignment. Information contained in this position specification as well as any other information concerning the Company provided or verbally discussed is confidential. All materials and discussions are to be utilized for the sole purpose of a candidate’s personal review of the career opportunity.

The Company is a highly respected, family-owned retail grocery organization and one of the largest privately held companies in the United States. With a history spanning more than a century, the company has built a reputation for exceptional customer service, operational excellence, and a strong commitment to its employees and communities.

Operating a large network of stores across the East Coast, the organization is recognized for its people-first culture, emphasis on collaboration, and dedication to continuous improvement. Employees are empowered to contribute, grow professionally, and uphold the company's core values of integrity, respect, and service.

The company’s long-term success is driven by its investment in people, commitment to quality, and focus on making a positive impact in the communities it serves.

The Company is seeking an experienced Real Estate Site Development expert. This role will lead the market analysis, site identification, and early-stage development activities to ensure new locations throughout New England and greater Boston, align with our core customer, brand strategy, and long-term growth objectives. Candidate will have deep experience and a strong network in the Boston metropolitan market.

A successful individual has a high drive, is strategic, data ‑ driven, and entrepreneurial, with the credibility to represent the company internally and externally, and the judgment to recommend disciplined, high ‑ return growth opportunities.

• Help to execute a New England market expansion strategy aligned to customer demographics and brand positioning. Build a pipeline of opportunities that align with our strategic plan
• Work with our corporate team to:
  Identify, evaluate, and prioritize potential sites using demographic, traffic, competitive, and financial analysis.
• Build and manage relationships with brokers, developers, landlords, municipalities, and economic development agencies.
• Partner with team on site feasibility, entitlement strategy, and initial due diligence including zoning, utilities, access, and environmental considerations.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, Construction, and Marketing to develop business cases and pro formas.
• Present site recommendations and investment rationale to executive leadership team.
• Monitor regional real estate trends, pricing, incentives, and competitive activity.

• 10+ years of experience in real estate development, site selection, or market expansion, preferably in retail or consumer ‑ facing formats.
• Demonstrated expertise across New England markets (MA, CT, RI, NH, ME, VT).
• The drive to be able to create location opportunities, not just react to opportunities presented.
• Strong understanding of demographic analysis, customer profiling, and location analytics.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and capital investments simultaneously.
• Excellent…