Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The VantEdge Auto Family is hiring customer service maniacs!

Do you enjoy connecting with people? Do you want to work for a start-up that’s going to grow fast? We’re looking for a Real Estate Analyst to help launch this amazing company and brand (Take 5) in the Midwest.

Summary

The Real Estate Analyst will be responsible for managing the new unit pipeline and real estate transactions for various markets. Manage overall pipeline, broker relationships, and lease/purchase transactions for VantEdge Auto’s development program. Partner with extended team throughout the development process for new company locations, delivering on key performance metrics including Time, Cost, and Quality.

Role & Responsibilities

• Primary point of contact for development related activity in various markets. Build relationships with key partners to influence and build a robust development pipeline. Support ongoing development results aligned with those plans.

• Schedule and lead routine field visits and trade area sites rides inclusive of local broker partners, and Operations Leaders.

• Perform comprehensive financial modeling to ensure unit level metrics are in compliance with program guardrails.

• Manage and drive preliminary phases of development process. This includes market planning, site selection & approval, and real estate contracts. Work in tandem with internal and external architects and construction managers to ensure seamless transitions into permitting, construction, and turnover/grand opening for each location.

• Attain all development approvals for timely new store openings within territory. Complete accurate forecasting and risk assessment for each proposed development deal.

• Utilize project management processes to develop and maintain a pipeline of projects, track progress against milestones, and effectively communicate progress and results.

• Ensure all development activity within territory covered is compliant and consistent with all related processes and policies, including Driven Brands development approval requirements.

• Execute against aligned upon market plans and asset strategy planning processes. Perform benchmarking and competitive analysis within priority markets for territory covered.

• Work closely with legal counsel to timely negotiate and secure real estate transactions. Serve as point person to quickly resolve open issues with landlords and/or developers.

• Participate in ad hoc projects to support the overall development of the business.

• Moderate to heavy (30-50%) travel depending on pipeline priorities.

Education & Experience

Successful candidates should possess the following qualifications:

• BA/BS in real estate, finance, business or related field.

• Minimum of 2+years of market planning, real estate, development related experience with demonstrated organizational impact and increasing responsibility in related areas. Experience in franchise, multi-unit restaurant/retail industry preferred.

• Demonstrated proficiency in broad development technical areas. This includes site selection, trade area analysis, real estate contract negotiating, construction management, facilities management, and architecture.

• Well-developed knowledge of retail landscape and real estate norms and trends across key DMA's.

• Relevant development / real estate experience with an understanding of multiple asset formats will be important.

• Sound internal motivation, intellectual curiosity, logical thinking, and a desire to have a large commercial impact on the organization.

• Advanced influencing, negotiation, and sales skills.

• Demonstrated track record of excellent Project Management skills. Past success driving results via creative thinking and problem solving.

• Clear and effective communication across all media (face to face, by phone, in writing) with people at various levels, whether internal or external to the organization, including other Franchisees. Ability to partner well with cross functional departments.

• Ability to efficiently manage workload with shifting priorities. Can work autonomously in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment while generating actionable recommendations.

• Strong system/technical skills, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite with strong/advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. Knowledge of GIS analytics, and real estate related tools is a plus

• A driven and decisive personality – a “whatever it takes to get it done” mentality

• Consistent attention to detail

• Remain open to feedback with motivation to improve

• Works well in a team environment

Compensation

VantEdge Auto offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience. The company will offer a benefits package.

Location

The VantEdge Auto office is located at 8700 State Line, Suite 330, Leawood, KS.

Process and Contact

Nominations and applications will be held in confidence. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled with a start date that is as soon as reasonable possible. All communication and resumes should be sent to Deborah Gould at [email protected].

Non-Discrimination

VantEdge Auto firmly supports the principle and philosophy of equal opportunity for all individuals, regardless of age, race, gender, creed, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected category pursuant to the applicable federal, state or local law.

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