Director of Real Estate

Kiddie Academy; Kansas City (MO); Remote; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiddie Academy is seeking a Director of Real Estate to support franchisees in securing locations for their Academies across the Kansas City area. This fully remote position requires significant experience in retail and child care commercial real estate, showcasing strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Join us in making a difference in communities by aiding in the growth of our franchise.

Benefits

100% company-paid medical and life insurance

100% company-paid dental and vision for employees and families

401K with 4% employer match

Paid parental leave

Generous paid time off

Paid volunteer time off

Qualifications

• Experienced professional with retail real estate background.
• Ability to negotiate lease terms and communicate effectively.
• Detail-oriented with strong multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist franchisees in securing real estate via lease or purchase agreements.
• Network with brokers and negotiate business terms of leases.
• Utilize business software for site selection and demographic analysis.

Skills

Franchising experience

Retail real estate experience

Strong verbal and written communication

Negotiation abilities

Ability to multi-task

Detail oriented

Tech savvy

Education

5 years+ experience in real estate

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Remote in Market- Kansas City MO - Kansas City, MO

Remote Type

Fully Remote

Salary Range

150000.00 - $160000.00 Salary / year

Description

About the position

This is a rewarding long-term career opportunity to work with all levels of the Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care corporate team, as well as our franchisees as they make an impact in communities across the country. As the Director of Real Estate, you will assist new and existing franchisees with securing real estate using a lease or purchase agreement for the operation of the franchisee's Academy. This is an "in-market" REMOTE work position .

Although our corporate office is located in Abingdon, MD, we are looking for the best qualified candidate who resides in the Kansas City, Missouri area to better serve our franchisees in that region .

Why you?

You are an experienced professional with a positive outlook and a passion for making an impact. You are looking for a long-term career opportunity with a company that is committed to work-life balance, and that promotes a culture of respect, kindness and transparency. You are an excellent communicator, you take great pride in the quality of your work, you are detail oriented, you are tech savvy, and you excel at multitasking.

Your Skills and Experience :

• Franchising experience is preferred
• 5 years + experience retail real estate
• Child care commercial real estate experience is preferred
• Previous transactional real estate experience working directly for a retailer or as a commercial real estate broker primarily focused on commercial-retail real estate
• Thorough understanding of and experience with commercial real estate leases and contracts, and translating it into quality locations
• Ability to network with real estate brokers and developers
• Ability to negotiate business terms of a lease or PSA
• Familiarity with tenant improvements and how it relates to the business terms of a commercial lease
• Strong professional verbal and written communication skills including the ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of the organization
• Ability to utilize the latest business software regarding site selection, demographics, mapping,
• Excellent computer skills in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to be persuasive and aggressive with franchisees, landlords and brokers to drive deals
• Ability to travel 20 - 25%
• Process driven but creative and innovative
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work collaboratively to achieve business objectives
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, work independently
• Strong professional verbal and written communication skills including the ability to interact effectively with people at all levels of the organization
• Excellent computer skills in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat

Qualifications

Why us?

Since its inception in 1981, Kiddie Academy has been recognized as a leading brand in educational child care. In 2025, we ranked #86 in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 Ranking and have been included in the top 10 "Best Places to Work" according to Baltimore Business Journal for five consecutive years.

Kiddie Academy routinely ranks among the top franchising companies and providers in the child care category. We currently support 345+ Academies operating in 39 states and the District of Columbia, and more than 75 locations in various stages of development.

Benefits you'll love :

• Salary Range of $150,000-$160,000 annually
• 100% company-paid medical and life insurance for you,
• 100% company-paid dental and vision for you and your family
• 401K and 4% employer match upon eligibility
• Paid parental leave
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, PTO and holidays
• Paid volunteer time off to support local nonprofits

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