Summary:

The Real Estate Manager is responsible for managing the company’s real estate portfolio, including acquiring new properties, overseeing lease agreements, and ensuring efficient property operations. This role involves negotiating favorable terms for both acquisitions and leases, ensuring compliance with contracts, and aligning real estate strategy with organizational objectives. This role serves as the primary liaison between the company and property owners, ensuring smooth lease management and space utilization.

Key Attributes

Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.Financial acumen Strong negotiating skillsSales and marketing skills Analytical skills to interpret market data Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines  

Key Responsibilities:

Identify and evaluate potential real estate acquisition opportunities that align with the company’s strategic goals.Conduct due diligence on prospective properties, including market analysis, financial assessments, and regulatory compliance.Collaborate with legal, financial, and operational teams to finalize property purchases.Oversee the company’s commercial lease portfolio, including negotiating new leases, renewals, amendments, and terminations.Serve as the primary liaison with landlords and property managers, addressing lease-related issues and maintaining positive relationships.Monitor lease compliance, ensuring alignment with legal, regulatory, and operational standards.Conduct periodic lease audits to identify opportunities for cost savings or consolidation.Provide recommendations on property utilization, relocation, or divestment based on operational and financial goals.Generate reports on portfolio performance, including occupancy rates, cost analyses, and ROI for acquisitions.Coordinate with internal teams to ensure spaces meet company standards for functionality, safety, and aesthetics.This position may require travel to evaluate properties.

Education and/or Experience

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

 MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Driver’s license

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

Uniform per company policyPhoneComputer/laptop 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

       Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

Use hands to finger, handle, or feelStandCommunicate with associates and customersLift and/or move up to 15 pounds

     Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

SitOverhead liftingClimbBalanceLift and/or move up to 25 pounds             

       Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)

WalkReach with hands and armsStoopKneelCrouchCrawlSmellLift and/or move up to 50 pounds

       Vision

CloseDistancePeripheralDepth perceptionAbility to adjust focusAbility to distinguish colors 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

Fumes or airborne particlesOutdoor weather conditionsVibrations

Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)

Risk of electrical shockHigh precarious placesMoving mechanical partsOutdoor weather conditions while driving

Noise Level

Moderate

PAY RANGE (depends on industry experience)(IL Locations Only)

       $60,000 up to $ 95,000

BENEFITS (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status)

Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)Life InsuranceVoluntary BenefitsPaid Time OffRetirement PlansEmployee Assistance Program

**Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.                                                     

**Position requirements may vary by store location