Real Estate Manager

Better Buzz Coffee Company; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a driven Real Estate Manager to spearhead expansion efforts in southern California. This remote position requires a candidate with strong knowledge of the local real estate market and excellent negotiation skills. The role involves managing relationships with brokers and stakeholders, negotiating leases, and overseeing the development process to ensure timely openings of new locations. Join a vibrant team dedicated to providing exceptional service and coffee experiences while contributing to the growth of a beloved brand. If you are passionate about real estate and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Full benefits packages including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401K with match

Free coffee available all day

Opportunity to work with a growing brand

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; work experience may substitute education.
• Experience in multi-location business in food services or hospitality is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead real estate activities and manage third-party brokers.
• Negotiate leases and letters of intent for new locations.
• Analyze market feasibility and maintain a pipeline report.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication Skills

Real Estate Market Knowledge

Negotiation Skills

Financial Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

About Us

Better Buzz Coffee Roasters is Growing!

We are opening up another new position in our Real Estate Department to help us expand our footprint in the southern California market!

We are looking for a Real Estate Manager who is ready to hustle with us in our small, yet mighty team. The Real Estate Manager will be responsible for leading the way with new locations in San Diego, CA and the Inland Empire. We have robust plans for growth and this person will need to hit the ground running.

This position is remote-based. Our candidate's preferred location will be within a drive-able, commutable distance to our home base in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA. Knowledge of the real estate market in either or both San Diego and the Inland Empire is a must. Our preference is that our candidate reside in either the Inland Empire or San Diego County. The position will report to our Chief Development Officer.

The Real Estate Manager will work alongside our team to build out the company's new location pipeline. We have a big number of locations that we want to open, so the more leases signed, the better. The candidate will be responsible for expanding the market and be responsible for all real estate activities. The position includes managing 3rd party brokers, identifying key areas we should build and develop, locating new sites, negotiating letters of intent, and leases.

Better Buzz Coffee is a San Diego based USDA Organic Certified Coffee Roaster with many current locations and growing throughout southern California, Nevada and Arizona. We source and roast all our coffees and we are dedicated to our purpose of providing the Better Buzz experience by fueling each day with exceptional coffee and food in an inspiring environment.

We are committed to providing outstanding guest service to our community while fostering a fun and upbeat work environment for our team. We are always pushing forward, growing, and improving to ensure we are the absolute best we can be! Leaders who are excited to challenge themselves and grow will find great opportunities with Better Buzz Coffee!

PERKS OF WORKING AT BETTER BUZZ:

• Full benefits packages available including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K w/match
• The best coffee around available all day long!
• Work with a growing brand

The salary range for this position is $120,000-$150,000 annually. This position comes without any relocation assistance.

Responsibilities

The Job:

• Work alongside brokers and landlords to reach goals on-time
• Develop and maintain relationships with local market brokers, institutional and equity partners, lenders, real estate owners, and other key stakeholders, and appropriately manage on-going communications related to proposed development projects
• Responsible for new retail and commercial real estate opportunities to support the growth
• Vet and filter potential site opportunities
• Analyze market through constant travel and presence in the markets to determine feasibility and site availability
• Negotiate letters of intent and leases, communicate with internal and external contacts, and oversee the execution of the development process
• Organize & maintain a pipeline report that includes key metrics, current status
• Direct lease, ground lease and purchase negotiations to minimize costs
• Conduct the financial analysis necessary and negotiate with the tenant to obtain optimal terms
• Obtain the necessary third-party support (architects, engineers, etc.) to ensure the seamless execution of development
• Track all milestones and costs to continue optimizing through subsequent projects
• Seek necessary third-party support to determine the highest and best use of the larger-scale assets, while remaining mindful of costs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Work experience may be a substitute for secondary education
• Experience in a high-growth, multi-location business within the food services or hospitality industry a plus
• Owner's reps are preferred
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Southern California real estate market experience
• Travel required to seek out potential sites

At Better Buzz Coffee Company, we value all our team members and strive to create a work environment that is fun, enjoyable, and personally fulfilling. We’re an equal opportunity employer. Better Buzz will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal civil rights laws.