Real Estate Strategy Analyst

Circle K Stores Inc.; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle K is seeking a Real Estate Strategy Analyst to deliver advanced analytics, automation, and dynamic dashboarding to support investment decisions across the real estate network. You will partner with Real Estate, Construction, and Finance to translate data into actionable insights and drive cross-functional alignment.

The role requires 3+ years of analytics experience, strong Excel/PowerPoint proficiency, and the ability to distill complex data into compelling visuals for executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in business, analytics, finance, or related field.
• 3+ years analytics, GIS, market research, or finance experience.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; able to translate data into insights.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; able to work with large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Drive visibility and actionable insights into store and market performance through dynamic reporting and storytelling.
• Support Real Estate strategies using performance-driven data and analytics across networks, growth, and competition.
• Develop and run automated workflows in Alteryx to streamline recurring analyses and improve efficiency.
• Design, maintain, and enhance Power BI dashboards to support real estate strategy and executive decisions.

Skills

Analytics

Data Visualization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Power BI

Alteryx

GIS Systems

Smartsheet

Google Earth

SharePoint

Job description

Job Summary As a member of the Enterprise Real Estate Strategy & Reporting team, you will play a key role in supporting the Real Estate organization through advanced analytics, workflow automation, and dynamic dashboarding. This role directly supports Real Estate leadership by delivering insights, tools, and reporting that drives investment decisions and cross-functional alignment. The Real Estate Strategy Analyst will report to the Director of Enterprise Real Estate Strategy and will collaborate closely with stakeholders across Real Estate, Construction, Property Management, M&A, and other enterprise teams. The ideal candidate is naturally curious, solution-oriented, and comfortable working with large datasets to answer complex business questions. Success in this role requires strong analytical and technical skills, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple shifting projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive visibility and actionable insights into store and market performance through dynamic reporting and strategic storytelling.
• Contribute to supporting current and new Real Estate strategies using performance driven data and analytics to better understand our current network, potential growth in both markets and business models/strategies, competition, etc.
• Develop and run existing automated workflows in Alteryx to streamline recurring analyses and improve team efficiency.
• Design, maintain, and enhance Power BI dashboards to support real estate strategy and executive decision-making; build new views as business needs evolve.
• Analyze real estate portfolio and support development strategies and plans to achieve long-term operational and financial goals (optimization, cost savings and improved ROI).
• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend automation or enhancements; contribute to the development and implementation of scalable solutions.
• Develop and maintain tools for site evaluation and financial analysis (ROI, IRR, etc.)
• Conduct fact-based analysis of store network and competitors using both internal data and third-party resources.
• Synthesize complex strategic problems into clear, actionable plans and work with cross-functional teams to drive successful execution.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Construction, Operations, Marketing) to align real estate analysis with enterprise goals.
• Build executive-ready presentations and reports that communicate key insights and recommendations effectively.
• Lead or contribute to ad hoc analyses by leveraging store performance data, investment data, financials, and other key metrics.
• Assist with training new team members on our dashboards during learning sessions.
• Support team members in coordinating communications, development of organizational tools, and maintaining data.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Major in business administration, analytics, finance, real estate, or similar field preferred.
• 3+ years work experience with analytics, GIS, market research, business analytics, or finance.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.
• Proficient in data analysis using various tools and statistical packages.
• Ability to distill complex datasets into compelling visualizations and presentations for business stakeholders.
• Technical aptitude to learn and understand the latest tools and use them to make recommendations and understand large and complex datasets.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, and continually prioritize and re-prioritize tasks as new projects are assigned.
• Must possess strong analytical skills and strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently and in cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years working with a national or international retailer.
• 3+ years relevant work experience with analytics, real estate, or finance.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including knowledge of lookups and pivot tables.
• Experience with Power BI, Alteryx, GIS Systems, Smartsheet and Google Earth.
• Experience working with SharePoint as a user.
• Knowledge of retail site selection principles and competitive trade area research.

All employees are expected to follow the company’s ‘Do The Right Thing’ behaviors to ensure care and respect are always part of our company's core values and culture.

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Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or otherwise participate in the application process.