Pay Range:PurposeResponsible for managing a portfolio of existing retail locations within the Western United States, including lease renewals, restructures, amendments, assignments, landlord consents, buyouts, and lease terminations. Partner with Operations, Finance, Legal, and Executive Leadership to optimize occupancy costs, mitigate risks, and support portfolio performance through strategic lease negotiations and proactive portfolio management
Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesNegotiate lease renewals, rent reductions, restructures, amendments, extensions, expansions, assignments, and terminations for an assigned portfolio of retail locations
Manage all aspects of lease renewal negotiations from strategy development through execution
Analyze lease economics and develop negotiation strategies designed to reduce occupancy costs and improve flexibility
Prepare financial analyses and business cases to support renewal, relocation, downsizing, consolidation, or closure recommendations
Present transaction recommendations and approval requests to senior leadership
Develop and maintain a rolling renewal pipeline and ensure timely execution of lease transactions prior to critical notice and expiration dates
Build and maintain productive relationships with landlords, property managers, brokers, and landlord legal counsel
Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Facilities, Construction, and Legal to support portfolio objectives
Negotiate and document landlord approvals, consents, estoppels, SNDA agreements, assignments, and related lease matters
Manage lease terminations, buyouts, and disposition strategies to minimize financial exposure
Review and interpret lease agreements to identify risks, opportunities, and operational impacts
Support due diligence efforts for mergers, acquisitions, diversitures, and portfolio integration activities
Monitor market conditions and rental trends within assigned territories to support negotiation strategies
Maintain accurate records, reports, forecasts, and transaction documentation
Ensure compliance with company approval processes, lease policies, and delegation of authority requirements
Prepare recurring portfolio reports, occupancy cost analyses, and renewal status updates for management
Qualifications and Education RequirementsBachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience) required
5+ years of commercial retail real estate transaction experience
Demonstrated experience negotiating lease renewals, amendments, restructures, and other portfolio transactions
Strong financial and analytical skills, including occupancy cost analysis and return-on-investment evaluation
Experience interpreting complex lease documents and coordinating with legal counsel
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling and data analysis
Experience with lease administration platforms and real estate databases
Strong understanding of retail site economics and occupancy costs management
Ability to manage a large portfolio of transactions simultaneously while meeting critical deadlines
Willingness to travel throughout assigned territory as needed
Preferred SkillsProven track record of achieving rent savings and favorable lease economics
Strong negotiation and influencing skills
Ability to develop transaction strategies aligned with broader business objectives
Exceptional presentation skills with the ability to make recommendations to senior leadership
Strong project management and organizational capabilities
Ability to interpret financial statements, store performance metrics, and occupancy cost reports
Experience supporting multi-state retail portfolios
Ability to prioritize a high volume of transactions in a deadline-driven environment
Strong work ethic and positive attitude
Self-starter who is able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team as projects dictate
Other DutiesThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice
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