Real Estate Growth & Site Acquisition Manager

Darden; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Darden seeks a Real Estate Manager to support the Directors and VP in regional market development across multiple brands, handling site selection, brand integrity, contract negotiation and financial return with cross‑team and external partner collaboration.

Responsibilities include managing real estate transactions, identifying premier sites, negotiating contracts, coordinating site approvals, and traveling 40–60% to drive growth and align with senior leadership on multi‑million dollar

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in commercial real estate or related fields.
• Familiarity with letters of intent, leases and contracts.
• Strong financial acumen.
• Ability to present multi‑million dollar transactions to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manages the administrative and research processes of real estate transactions and evaluations, e.g., site selection process, brand integrity and financial return.
• Identifies and secures high-quality sites to meet growth and financial goals.
• Leverages effective broker and developer network to identify premier sites early.
• Coordinates and plans site visits with leadership
• Negotiates purchase contracts and/or rental leases, in compliance with real estate law, for identified sites.
• Prepares site approval materials in collaboration with various departments, e.g., investment analysis, market development, licensing, design and construction.
• Maintains active communications with Development Team Leaders and employees for dissemination of information and project efficiency.
• Facilitate project kickoff meetings and ensure alignment between Real Estate, Legal, Design, Construction, and Licensing teams
• Monitor project milestones and proactively resolve issues affecting project schedules.
• Assists with licensing and land use approvals.
• Requires 40% to 60% travel

Skills

Real estate experience

Leases & contracts

Financial acumen

Presentation to leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/real estate/business

Job description

Darden seeks a Real Estate Manager to support the Directors and VP in regional market development across multiple brands, handling site selection, brand integrity, contract negotiation and financial return with cross‑team and external partner collaboration.

Responsibilities include managing real estate transactions, identifying premier sites, negotiating contracts, coordinating site approvals, and traveling 40–60% to drive growth and align with senior leadership on multi‑million dollar