Senior Manager- Real Estate (Atlanta)

Summary

Lidl US is searching for the next Senior Manager- Real Estate in the Atlanta, GA area to join our team! The Senior Manager- Real Estate oversees and manages all aspects of the regional real estate acquisition, entitlement, construction, and facility management processes. The role is responsible for managing a real estate team conducting the duties of market analysis, site identification and qualification, negotiation and exchange of purchase and lease agreements, completion of zoning approvals, procurement of all necessary permissions and licenses, and constructing and maintaining stores. In addition, the Director is responsible for the regional real estate strategy and the achievement of the acquisition and store development goals.

What You'll Do

• Guide and direct managers and/or external business partners (real estate brokers, etc.) in accordance with company principles and management model
• Develop, implement, and monitor goals and initiatives aligned to the Company's strategic vision
• Evaluate departmental structure, processes, and procedures to solve issues and create efficiency
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements and internal guidelines and standards
• 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

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
• Knowledge of retail real estate site selection, purchase and lease negotiations, real estate law, zoning law, entitlement process, construction 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

Required Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Construction Management, Urban Planning, or related field
• 5-7 years of experience in a related field including three years in a supervisory capacity
• In lieu of degree, 7+ years of experience in related field will meet the education and related experience requirements listed above

Travel Requirements
• 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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