Real Estate Director

Mission of the Position

The Real Estate Director will guide franchisees through the site selection process, ensuring high-quality locations that set them up for long-term success. This is a critical role in supporting Sport Clips' strategic growth plan and maintaining our industry-leading standards of excellence.

What You'll Do

• Lead the real estate strategy and site selection process within the Western US.
• Manage and strengthen relationships with brokers, landlords, and developers.
• Collaborate with franchisees (Team Leaders) to meet development goals and execute annual growth plans.
• Partner with Regional Directors of Operations to align real estate strategy with operational objectives.
• Develop and maintain a dynamic market optimization strategy with the support of the Real Estate Analyst.
• Track and manage the real estate development funnel to achieve annual growth targets, including:
  • Identifying 100+ quality real estate opportunities per year.
  • Driving conversions of 50+ sites accepted, 40+ committee-approved, 35+ leases signed, and 30+ stores opened annually.
• Ensure all locations meet Sport Clips' high standards for site quality and long-term performance.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent business experience.
• 5–10 years of experience in real estate site selection and optimization (franchise or retail experience strongly preferred).
• 3–5 years of franchising experience a plus.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong broker networks and landlord relationships.
• Experience working directly with franchisees or multi-unit operators.
• Strong leadership skills with experience collaborating across teams.
• Demonstrated success in planning, implementing, and optimizing market growth strategies.
• Willingness to travel 50%+ of the time within the Western US.
• This is a remote position.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts