Real Estate Manager

Description Real Estate Manager / Senior Real Estate Manager About At 7 Brew, it’s more than coffee. It’s about creating energy, connection, and unforgettable experiences one cup at a time. As one of the fastest-growing drive-thru coffee concepts in America, we’re building something massive, and we’re looking for an experienced Real Estate Manager to help drive that growth forward. This opportunity is with a rapidly expanding multi-unit quick-service restaurant platform developing locations across Michigan, Western New York, and beyond. You will own a territory, manage assigned broker relationships, source and evaluate drive-thru development opportunities, negotiate and secure sites, and be measured on quality executed deals that have a clear path to opening, not activity for activity’s sake. You will report directly to the Senior Director of Real Estate and work closely with our Director of Development, Legal, outside development partners, brokers, landlords, developers, and other cross-functional leaders. Once a site is secured and properly vetted, Development takes the lead through permitting and construction. We are looking for a driven, commercially minded real estate professional who understands QSR, drive-thru, pad, and greenfield development and can independently distinguish attractive real estate from executable real estate. Role Responsibilities Site Identification & Market Development Own the real estate pipeline for assigned markets, including broker strategy, direct sourcing, field vetting, underwriting, negotiation, and advancement of high-quality drive-thru opportunities.Source and evaluate approximately five qualified opportunities per month using trade-area analytics, broker relationships, landlord/developer relationships, direct owner outreach, off-market sourcing, and local market intelligence.Own and manage assigned broker relationships within your territory, including setting search priorities, maintaining regular pipeline cadence, holding brokers accountable for quality and responsiveness, and identifying coverage gaps when additional local support is needed.Develop strong market knowledge and maintain an active presence throughout assigned trade areas. Candidates should be comfortable getting in the field, calling owners, pursuing off-market opportunities, and creating deals rather than relying solely on marketed sites.Identify material site issues early, including parcel geometry, stacking and circulation, ingress/egress, curb cuts, setbacks, zoning and entitlement requirements, utilities, stormwater, easements, and other constraints that could affect development or operations.Run qualified opportunities through test fit, internal approval, and 7 Brew corporate approval on established timelines.Negotiate and execute LOIs, ground leases, and purchase agreements with a focus on strong economics, appropriate diligence protections, executable site control, and clean handoff to Legal and Development.Target 20+ quality signed deals annually, recognizing that deal quality, conversion, and ultimate ability to open are as important as raw transaction count.Maintain a live pipeline of approximately 30+ qualified opportunities to ensure development plans are supported by sufficient site inventory.Keep every deal current in the development tracker with clear ownership, next actions, blockers, critical dates, and decisions required.Deliver complete and accurate deal files to Development so downstream teams understand the site, business terms, known risks, and material development considerations before handoff. Success Metrics Four Primary KPIs Will Be Defined Clearly Signed quality deals: target of 20+ annuallyQualified pipeline depth: approximately 30+ active opportunitiesGate velocity: progress against established cycle-time expectationsDeal quality: performance against agreed real estate and development criteria We measure results, judgment, quality, and execution, not simply activity. Requirements Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary of $100K+, commensurate with experiencePerformance bonus opportunities tied to real estate and development outcomesMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance401(k) with company matchPaid Time OffTravel and mileage reimbursementSignificant opportunity for career growth within a rapidly scaling organization Ideal Candidate 5+ years preferred in real estate site acquisition, tenant representation, or development for QSR, drive-thru, coffee, fuel/convenience, car wash, or other pad-intensive multi-unit conceptsDemonstrated experience personally sourcing, negotiating, and closing ground-up or pad-site transactionsMeaningful experience with ground leases and/or purchase agreements, not solely inline retail leasingStrong understanding of greenfield development and site-plan fundamentals, including stacking, access, curb cuts, setbacks, circulation, utilities, entitlement risk, and basic civil constraintsAbility to independently field-vet a site and provide a clear advance / hold / pass recommendation before significant Legal or Development resources are deployedExperience managing and directing third-party brokers, including market assignments, pipeline reviews, sourcing expectations, and performance accountabilityAbility to convert broker-generated opportunities into executable sites rather than simply forwarding deal flowComfortable sourcing off-market opportunities through direct owner outreach, brokers, developers, landlords, and local market intelligenceFluent in LOIs, ground leases, PSAs, title, diligence periods, and entitlement fundamentalsStrong commercial negotiation skills and ability to balance rent, landlord participation, capital requirements, diligence protections, timing, and site qualityComfortable being held accountable for measurable results and maintaining a disciplined pipelineWilling and able to travel regularly throughout assigned marketsSelf-starter with strong attention to detail, urgency, judgment, and follow-throughTeam player capable of working closely with Real Estate, Development, Legal, Operations, and executive leadership