Senior Manager- Real Estate (Atlanta)

Summary

In addition, the Senior Manager is responsible for the regional real estate strategy and the achievement of the acquisition and store development goals.

• Supervise, mentor, and manage multiple team members/managers in accordance with Company principles and management model
• Oversee the development, operation, and execution of assigned programs and initiatives in collaboration with cross department stakeholders
• Design process improvement mechanisms including automation of existing processes/tools to ensure standardization and consistency
• Oversee regional market analysis, negotiation processes, and acquisition, in line with company goals and objectives
• Develop and cultivate relationships with landowners, brokers, developers, potential business partners, and professional organizations
• Oversee activities and communications between stakeholders, consultants and contractors including engineers, architects, and attorneys to deliver stores within appropriate time frames
• Responsible for the regional real estate strategy for new site acquisitions and stores constructed within set timelines and budgets
• Oversee the site due diligence process for the regional property portfolio to ensure that all development risks are identified, quantified and handled appropriately
• Oversee the entitlement process to ensure all necessary and appropriate zoning approvals, permits, licenses, easements, agreements (utilities and otherwise) are obtained in a timely manner in order realize stores in various jurisdictions

What You’ll Need

• Knowledge of retail real estate site selection, purchase and lease negotiations, real estate law, zoning law, entitlement process, and business management
• Ability to confidently present to local stakeholders and senior management
• Excellent supervisory and leadership skills, with the ability to train others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Construction Management, Urban Planning, or related field
• 4-6 years of experience in a related field
• In lieu of degree, 6+ years of experience in related field will meet the education and related experience requirements listed above

• This position commutes between stores, regional offices and/or distribution centers up to 75% of the time, within the specific region
• This position requires overnight domestic travel up to 25% of the time

What You’ll Receive

At Lidl, we know that in order for our people to do their best, they must be at their best. That’s why as a company, we offer one of the most generous benefits packages in the industry.

All our Lidl employees are eligible to receive the following benefits:

• Medical | Dental | Vision coverage
• Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k Plan (+ 5% company match and 2 year vesting schedule)

And so much more, visit our benefits page for more details and the latest updates

In addition to the great benefits above, our Full-Time employees receive these additional benefits: Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Critical Illness and/or Accident Insurance, Parental Leave – 100% pay for birth mothers and non-birth parents, Additional Paid Time-Off & Sick Time.

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