Real Estate Manager (Central Region)

Real Estate Manager

The Real Estate Manager plays a critical role in supporting Bagel Brands' growth strategy by helping identify, evaluate, and advance new store development opportunities across the Central region portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Real Estate Analysis & Site Selection
• 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.
• Deal Management & Development Coordination
• 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.
• Maintain accurate development pipeline reporting, project tracking, and cross-functional status updates.
• 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.
• Reporting, Analytics & Cross-Functional Partnership
• Maintain accurate development pipeline reporting, project tracking, and cross-functional status updates.
• 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.
• External Partnership & Market Presence
• 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.

Leadership Competencies (Manager)

• 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 challenges effectively while maintaining focus on execution and results.
• Empowerment: Builds strong partnerships across teams, contributes to a collaborative environment, and supports others through proactive communication, knowledge sharing, and problem solving.
• Curiosity: Continuously seeks opportunities to improve processes, strengthen market knowledge, and identify innovative approaches that support company growth objectives.
• Self-Awareness: Demonstrates professionalism, sound judgment, and awareness of the impact of communication, decisions, and collaboration on team and business success.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Experience

• Minimum of five years of experience in commercial real estate, development, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, or related discipline.
• General knowledge of the real estate development process.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and cloud-based project management systems such as Smartsheet.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and networking skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a cross-functional, team-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to travel up to 50% as business needs require.

Physical Demands

This position primarily operates in an office environment and requires the ability to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods of time. The role also requires travel to prospective development sites, market visits, broker meetings, and other business-related activities. Occasional bending, lifting, and carrying of materials up to 20 pounds may be required. These requirements may be met with or without reasonable accommodation.