Manager, Real Estate

Responsibilities

• Support and coordination of deal making and documentation for corporate operated BABW locations.
• Gather, input, and maintain real estate specific data for current store portfolio.
• Support senior leaders with lease extensions.
• Compile, prepare, and organize store data for quarterly Board Meetings and monthly Real Estate Committee Meetings.
• Prepare various presentations for internal assessment and review.
• Conduct market research to provide accurate brand awareness on existing and potential new store opportunities.
• Function as a liaison between Real Estate and Accounting Departments to assist with questions regarding lease language pertaining to occupancy costs.
• Collaborate and support team members outside the Real Estate Department with new store and portfolio management objectives and matters.
• Maintain updated knowledge of overall commercial real estate market trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, Business, or related field.
• Proven experience in real estate or a related role on either the brand, landlord, or broker side.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with real estate software and tools – Placer, Lucernex, Sitewise, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Retail experience in a real estate role.

Behavioral Traits for Success

• Consistent, reliable follow-through.
• Deep commitment to helping others.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Preference for structure and predictability.
• Thoughtful, methodical problem-solving.
• Calm, steady presence under pressure.
• High standards for quality and accuracy.
• Collaborative, relationship-oriented work style.

Working Environment

• Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs.
• Corporate Office located St. Louis, MO.
• Hybrid work schedule.