Real Estate Manager | Property Analysis & Strategic Growth

Role Overview

The Real Estate Manager supports America’s Thrift’s continued growth and expansion by identifying, evaluating, and helping secure new locations for retail stores and donation collection sites.

What You Will Do

Proactively identify and pursue potential retail storefronts, conduct market research, travel throughout assigned markets to scout potential retail store and donation locations, and evaluate commercial properties.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate is a proactive, resourceful professional with strong research, communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills who enjoys working independently, exploring new markets, and identifying business opportunities.

Requirements

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
• Excellent research, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to identify and evaluate potential commercial real estate opportunities based on retail business objectives, donation collection needs, and operational requirements
• Understanding of factors that contribute to successful retail store locations, including demographics, customer traffic, visibility, accessibility, competition, and surrounding businesses
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple prospective locations, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and comfortable working independently in the field
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with property owners, commercial real estate brokers, developers, vendors, and internal business partners
• Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain accurate records, evaluate property information, and communicate findings effectively
• Ability to adapt to changing market conditions, expansion priorities, and business needs
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, online mapping tools, property research platforms, and related technology
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Property Management, or a related field preferred
• Experience in commercial real estate, retail site selection, property acquisition, business development, outside sales, or a related field preferred
• Experience identifying retail or commercial properties, working with landlords, negotiating lease terms, or developing new business locations preferred
• Experience with shopping centers, retail leasing, commercial property development, or multi-location business expansion preferred
• Understanding of commercial leasing, property evaluation, zoning, permitting, and site development processes preferred
• Ability to evaluate properties for retail operations, donation collection activities, and associated logistical requirements
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently throughout assigned markets, including occasional overnight travel
• Successful completion of a background check, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen

Benefits

• On-demand pay
• Flexible scheduling options
• Monday–Friday day shift schedules
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time team members
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Career growth and advancement opportunities