Hybrid Real Estate Development & Strategy Analyst

panerabread; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Panera Bread is a Real Estate Development Analyst based in Newton, MA (hybrid) focusing on strategic market planning, site analysis, and cafe performance. The role partners with cross-functional teams to evaluate market opportunities and support asset optimization.

Responsibilities include data-driven reporting, market forecasting, and collaboration with Real Estate, Franchise Sales, Operations, and Finance to drive growth and informed decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Geography, Economics, Urban Planning, Finance, Business, Data Analytics, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in market research, real estate analytics, site selection, geographic analysis, business intelligence, finance, or related field.
• Analytical experience supporting real estate, development, strategy, or market planning activities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic market planning with market, demographic, and competitive research.
• Identify opportunities for new store development and asset optimization.
• Prepare reports and dashboards to support market growth recommendations.
• Assist franchise development with market information and analytics.
• Conduct site research and prepare sales forecasts using approved tools.
• Collaborate with Real Estate, Franchise Sales, Operations, Finance and others.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Project management

Team collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

GIS software

Tableau

Alteryx

Forecasting concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate or related field

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

GIS software

Power BI

Alteryx

Tableau

Job description

Panera Bread is a Real Estate Development Analyst based in Newton, MA (hybrid) focusing on strategic market planning, site analysis, and cafe performance. The role partners with cross-functional teams to evaluate market opportunities and support asset optimization.

Responsibilities include data-driven reporting, market forecasting, and collaboration with Real Estate, Franchise Sales, Operations, and Finance to drive growth and informed decision-making.