Real Estate Manager

Dollar Tree Stores; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar Tree is seeking a Real Estate Manager to drive market growth by identifying, evaluating, and securing new store locations across assigned regions. You will partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure smart site selection and timely store openings that support our growth.

The role emphasizes negotiating favorable leases, analyzing demographics and traffic, and managing a portfolio of properties while building strong relationships with landlords and brokers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in retail real estate and lease negotiations.
• Strong negotiation and financial/analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement real estate strategies and market analyses to strengthen competitive position.
• Identify, evaluate, and present sites for new stores, relocations, and expansions with LOIs and terms.
• Collaborate with Store Development, Legal, Construction and Store Operations for on-time openings.
• Manage lease renewals and portfolio optimization, negotiating rent reductions and amendments.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Relationship-building

Organization

Communication skills

Independent work

Customer-focused

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Internet research tools

Job description

Job Description

Your strategic mindset, analytical curiosity, and relationship-building skills make you a great fit for our Real Estate Manager position. Join a fast-growing, nationally recognized retailer where your work directly shapes our expanding footprint and drives long-term business success.

Your strategic mindset, analytical curiosity, and relationship-building skills make you a great fit for our Real Estate Manager position. Join a fast-growing, nationally recognized retailer where your work directly shapes our expanding footprint and drives long-term business success.

About Your Role

As a Real Estate Manager at Dollar Tree, you'll play a critical role in executing market growth strategies by identifying, evaluating, and securing new store locations across assigned geographic regions. You'll partner closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure smart site selection, disciplined deal execution, and timely store openings that support Dollar Tree’s continued growth and market leadership.

Real Estate Strategy & Market Analysis

• Develop and execute comprehensive real estate strategies within assigned territories to strengthen Dollar Tree's competitive position.
• Conduct detailed market analyses, including demographics, traffic patterns, sales projections, and competitive dynamics, to support data-driven site selection decisions.
• Monitor regional and industry trends and provide strategic insights and recommendations to leadership.

Site Selection & Deal Execution

• Identify, evaluate, and recommend sites for new stores, relocations, and expansions aligned with corporate growth objectives.
• Prepare and present site packages to the Real Estate Committee and senior leadership for approval.
• Lead all aspects of lease negotiations, including Letters of Intent (LOIs), landlord work letters, and key financial terms to optimize occupancy costs and deal structure.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Store Delivery

• Collaborate closely with Store Development, Legal, Construction, and Store Operations to ensure smooth execution and on-time store openings.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, budget guidelines, and performance standards throughout the deal lifecycle.

Portfolio Management & Relationship Building

• Manage lease renewals and portfolio optimization efforts, including negotiating rent reductions, extensions, and amendments to support long-term profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, developers, brokers, and other real estate partners.
• Represent Dollar Tree at industry events, including ICSC conferences and regional networking engagements.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, or a related field preferred.

Experience

• 3+ years of progressive experience in retail real estate, site selection, and lease negotiation.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong negotiation and financial/analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and internet-based research tools
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders
• Customer-focused mindset with a results-driven approach

Travel

• Willingness and ability to travel extensively to manage assigned territory and attend meetings and industry events.

Salary Range: $120k-130k base + bonus + equity

Full time

500 Volvo Parkway,Chesapeake,Virginia 23320

Leasing

Dollar Tree