Senior Real Estate Development Manager

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Senior real estate manager expanding Advance Auto Parts’ automotive retail footprint across U.S. markets. Evaluating sites, negotiating LOIs, and coordinating development with brokers and internal teams.

Responsibilities:

  • Accountable for physical growth, portfolio optimization, and real estate cost management in the assigned geographic territory
  • Identify, evaluate, and advance new real estate opportunities across multiple markets
  • Serve as liaison between the Real Estate team and field operations
  • Work with property owners, developers, brokers, municipalities, and internal teams to implement market strategies
  • Travel extensively to target markets to evaluate potential sites and meet with brokers
  • Collaborate with the Real Estate Analytics team to review market roadmaps and provide field-based insights
  • Build and maintain relationships with real estate brokers and preferred developers
  • Coordinate property tours, review listings, and assess ground-up development opportunities
  • Partner with Operations, Construction, and Legal teams on site selection, development feasibility, and project execution
  • Source properties and lead negotiation of Letters of Intent with property owners
  • Maintain records in Lucernex and manage development lifecycle documentation
  • Oversee site plans, architectural drawings, and visual documentation
  • Prepare site packages for Real Estate Committee review
  • Transition approved sites to Construction while maintaining stakeholder relationships through lease negotiation and build-out

Requirements:

  • Prior experience in market development and real estate negotiations
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
  • Proficiency in real estate systems (e.g., Lucernex) and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to travel frequently and work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Consistent attention to detail with high accuracy
  • Strong real estate financial background
  • Ability to understand a P&L
  • Ability to calculate square footage, interest, commissions, development cap rates, and percentages
  • Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration, internally and externally
  • CCIM designation and/or Real Estate Agent or Broker License preferred, not required
  • 5–7 years of experience in market or real estate development for a retail organization
  • Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business, finance, or similar field, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
  • Position requires 75% travel
  • Position will be located within or in close proximity to the assigned market

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Health and wellness benefits for Team Members and their families