Senior Real Estate Manager

Michael Page; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Senior Real Estate Manager to lead site selection and real estate strategy for new retail store openings in the New York area, driving market expansion and identifying high-potential locations to support long-term growth.

The role places you at the center of strategic growth, enabling evaluation of new opportunities, building market relationships, and delivering data-driven recommendations to senior leadership for optimal site decisions near JFK Airport.

Qualifications

• Experience with retail real estate transactions and legal compliance.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex legal documents.
• Knowledge of property and leasing laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Role near JFK airport and commuting area awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead site selection efforts for new retail locations by identifying and evaluating high-potential markets and trade areas.
• Conduct demographic, competitive, and market analyses to assess site viability and support expansion strategies.
• Develop market insights and location recommendations based on customer trends, traffic patterns, and retail performance metrics.
• Collaborate with brokers, developers, landlords, and internal stakeholders to source and evaluate new site opportunities.
• Perform financial and operational feasibility analyses, including sales forecasting and return-on-investment assessments.
• Manage the site approval process, presenting data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.
• Monitor market conditions, emerging retail trends, and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities and risks.

Skills

Site selection

Negotiation

Contract management

Financial analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Market research

Job description

The Senior Real Estate Manager will lead site selection and real estate strategy for new retail store openings, driving market expansion and identifying high-potential locations that support the company's long-term growth objectives.

Our client offers a unique opportunity to drive expansion for a growing organization located near JFK Airport, one of the most dynamic commercial hubs in the country. This role places you at the center of strategic growth initiatives, giving you the ability to evaluate new opportunities, build key market relationships, and make a direct impact on the company's long-term success.

Description

• Lead site selection efforts for new retail locations by identifying and evaluating high-potential markets and trade areas.
• Conduct demographic, competitive, and market analyses to assess site viability and support expansion strategies.
• Develop market insights and location recommendations based on customer trends, traffic patterns, and retail performance metrics.
• Collaborate with brokers, developers, landlords, and internal stakeholders to source and evaluate new site opportunities.
• Perform financial and operational feasibility analyses, including sales forecasting and return-on-investment assessments.
• Manage the site approval process, presenting data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.
• Monitor market conditions, emerging retail trends, and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities and risks.

Profile

A successful Senior Real Estate Manager should have:

• Experience with retail real estate transactions and legal compliance.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex legal documents.
• Knowledge of property and leasing laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Please note this role is near the JFK airport, needsa to be fine to commute in that area.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $140,000 USD.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.