Real Estate Strategy & Reporting Intern

Circle K Stores Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle K Stores Inc. in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Real Estate Strategy & Reporting Intern to support portfolio analytics, site selection, and executive reporting.

You will work closely with Real Estate, Finance, Construction, and Operations teams to turn datasets into actionable insights. The role is in-office in Charlotte, requires enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program, strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, and a hands-on, analytical mindset with a willingness to learn how analytics

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
• Strong analytical and problem1 solving skills with the ability to think critically and work with large datasets.
• Working knowledge of data analysis concepts and comfort learning new tools or methodologies.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and data organization techniques.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint with the ability to communicate insights clearly and concisely.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a desire to learn how to 'tell the story' behind the data.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Support real estate strategy and analytics projects through research, data development, and financial or pro forma modeling.
• Build, validate, and maintain store-level datasets used for analytics and reporting, including location attributes (latitude/longitude,) square footage, opening dates, and other key site characteristics.
• Contribute to ad-hoc analyses by leveraging store performance data, financial metrics, and market-level insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Assist in documenting processes, methodologies, and best practices related to real estate analytics and reporting.
• Support team members with coordination of communications, organization of analytical outputs, and maintenance of shared data and tools.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and participate in meetings to gain exposure to how analytics informs broader business strategy.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Team collaboration

Self-starter

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree enrollment

Tools

SharePoint

Power BI

GIS

Google Earth

Alteryx

Job description

This position is fully in office and based in Charlotte, NC. Job Summary The Real Estate Strategy & Reporting Intern will report to the Manager of Real Estate Strategy & Reporting. This role is designed for a highly motivated, analytical self-starter who is excited to learn how data, analytics, and strategy shape real estate investment decisions at a global scale. This position will contribute to meaningful, hands‑on project work that supports portfolio strategy, site selection analytics, and executive reporting. This role offers exposure to cross‑functional partners across Real Estate, Finance, Construction, Property Management and Operations, and provides the opportunity to turn complex datasets into insights that inform real business decisions. This position is an in‑office role based in the Charlotte office.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Support real estate strategy and analytics projects through research, data development, and financial or pro forma modeling.
• Build, validate, and maintain store‑level datasets used for analytics and reporting, including location attributes (latitude/longitude,) square footage, opening dates, and other key site characteristics.
• Contribute to ad‑hoc analyses by leveraging store performance data, financial metrics, and market‑level insights to support strategic decision‑making.
• Assist in documenting processes, methodologies, and best practices related to real estate analytics and reporting.
• Support team members with coordination of communications, organization of analytical outputs, and maintenance of shared data and tools.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally and participate in meetings to gain exposure to how analytics informs broader business strategy.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to think critically and work with large datasets.
• Working knowledge of data analysis concepts and comfort learning new tools or methodologies.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and data organization techniques.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint with the ability to communicate insights clearly and concisely.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a desire to learn how to "tell the story" behind the data.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.
• Availability to work 16-20 hours per week during the academic semester and up to 40 hours per week during school breaks.
• Must be able to work in the Charlotte office; this position is not remote.

Preferred Qualifications

• Major or coursework in business, analytics, geography, finance, real estate, economics, or a related field.
• Experience working with SharePoint or other document management tools.
• Exposure to Power BI, Alteryx, GIS systems, or location‑based analytics tools (e.g., Google Earth.)
• Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to learn how analytics supports real estate and corporate strategy.

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 to otherwise participate in the application process.

Our mission at Circle K is to make people's lives a little easier every day. Our global family of 150,000 people in over 17,300 stores and 27 countries makes that possible for our millions of clients worldwide, which is why we are committed to helping them achieve their goals and grow with us.

We set ourselves apart by our culture and values: in our people and their development, in serving others, what we've built and what we are striving to achieve. No matter where you come from or where you are heading in your career, there is a place for you to grow at Circle K. When you grow, we grow - together.