Real Estate Manager

Subway; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Manager for Real Estate to strategically grow their restaurant count in Toronto. This role involves site identification, negotiations, and supporting franchisee growth while collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, real estate experience, and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Insurance Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)

Competitive Bonus

Mobility Allowance

Hybrid Work Model

Tuition Reimbursement

Company Holidays

Employee Resource Groups

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Real Estate experience, preferably retail.
• Bilingual in French and English highly preferred.
• Operations experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leading development of new restaurant locations and relocations.
• Collaborating with Field Operations to develop strategic plans.
• Conducting market research to evaluate real estate opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation

Market Planning

Site Selection

Lease Negotiation

Sales Analysis

Brand Management

Consumer Insights

Relationship-building

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in real estate, Business, or related field

Tools

Sitewise

Zeuss

CRM

Tango

Job description

About the Role

The Manager, Real Estate will strategically grow restaurant count and financial strength through profitable development. Working closely with the Field Operations & Franchising team, this role is responsible for site identification, approvals, openings, and relocations within their territory. The Manager will also support store growth for Single & Multi Unit Franchisees.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading development of new locations and relocations in the assigned territory.
• Building relationships with qualified Single and Multi Unit Operator Franchisees to support development goals.
• Collaborating with the Field Operations team to develop strategic development plans.
• Conducting market research and site visits to evaluate real estate opportunities.
• Tracking new store growth, negotiating business terms, and managing store openings and closures.
• Providing accurate reports, forecasts, and risk assessments of the store pipeline.
• Establishing relationships with landlords, brokers, and landowners.
• Preparing content for Site Approval Packages for leadership review.
• Contributing to the Annual Operating Plan for new stores and relocations.
• Organizing market tours with relevant teams and leadership.
• Supporting zoning, variances, and technical real estate issues.
• Representing Subway at industry events such as ICSC.
• Upholding Subway’s Core Values: Bold, Empowered, Accountable, and Fun.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, Business, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of Real Estate experience, preferably retail.
• Operations experience is a plus.
• Bilingual in French and English highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Market Planning, Site Selection, Franchising, and Lease Negotiation.
• Ability to negotiate, analyze finances, and review legal documents.
• Knowledge of Strategic Planning, Sales Analysis, Consumer Insights, and Brand Management.
• Positive attitude, team spirit, self-motivation, excellent communication, relationship-building skills, flexibility, and attention to detail.
• Sense of urgency, ownership, and pride in work and brand.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with diverse teams.
• Experience with Sitewise, Zeuss, CRM, Tango, and similar platforms.
• Travel requirement: 15-20%.

What do we Offer?

• Insurance Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• Competitive Bonus
• Mobility Allowance
• Hybrid Work Model
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Holidays
• Employee Resource Groups
• Volunteering Opportunities
• And many more…

Note: Actual pay is determined based on skills, education, experience, qualifications, role scope, location, performance, and working conditions.