Real Estate Manager; Eastern Region

Brand: Bagel Brands

At Bagel Brands (Einstein Bros. Bagels, Bruegger’s Bagels & Noah’s NY Bagels) we believe in the bagel and how it has the unique ability to bring people together. Our team has a standard set of values and behaviors that allow us to spread a little more joy and happiness in the world. They let us laugh, smile, and enjoy each other’s company a little more.

These are the behaviors that guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we treat our guests. We believe that there is no better way to make someone’s day than with a warm, fresh-baked bagel and a heart-felt good morning.

Department: Development

Base Salary Range: $115,000–$125,000 annually

Bonus Target: Quarterly Bonus Plan

This role supports the execution and advancement of Bagel Brands’ real estate development pipeline, including site identification, trade area analysis, deal tracking, reporting, and coordination across multiple stages of the development lifecycle. The Real Estate Manager partners closely with internal stakeholders and external brokers, landlords, and developers to support new store growth initiatives and ensure timely progression of development projects.

• Research and analyze existing and prospective trade areas utilizing demographic tools, market data, and competitive analysis to evaluate opportunities and prioritize development targets.
• Review prospective properties by analyzing economic, demographic, and site-specific information while providing insights and recommendations on real estate opportunities.
• Leverage analytics, local market knowledge, broker relationships, and cross-functional partnership to support the company’s development strategy and growth plans.
• Conduct site visits, market tours, and property evaluations with brokers and company leadership.

• Manage and advance development projects within the new store pipeline.
• Track and manage development workflows, schedules, and milestone dates to ensure timely progression of LOIs, lease execution, design, and construction activities.
• Monitor monthly, quarterly, and annual lease execution goals to support achievement of company new store opening objectives.
• Build site packages for sites with executed LOIs and prepare presentations for Real Estate Committee review and approval.
• Negotiate LOIs with focus on deal economics, tenant improvement allowances, landlord work letters, and site-specific terms.
• Partner closely with Real Estate, Design, Construction, Operations, and Support Center teams to ensure alignment and visibility throughout the development lifecycle.

• Maintain accurate development pipeline reporting, project tracking, and cross-functional status updates.
• Ensure development data, reporting, and milestone tracking are current and communicated effectively across teams.
• Provide insights and reporting related to site progression, lease activity, and development pipeline performance.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Construction, Design, and Support Center teams on development-related initiatives and project coordination.

• Interface with landlords, brokers, developers, and other external partners regarding Bagel Brands’ site selection criteria and development process.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships to ensure Bagel Brands remains top-of-mind for new development opportunities.
• Champion a proactive approach to identifying and advancing real estate opportunities aligned with company growth strategies.

• Effective Communication:
  Communicates clearly, professionally, and collaboratively across internal teams, leadership, and external partners while ensuring alignment and transparency.
• Accountability & Ownership:
  Takes ownership of development projects, timelines, and business outcomes while driving accountability and follow-through across stakeholders.
• Adaptability & Perseverance:
  Navigates changing priorities, market conditions, and development…