Senior Real Estate Specialist

AutoZone; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AutoZone is seeking a Real Estate Development Specialist to drive site acquisition and store openings. You will partner with Real Estate Development Managers, coordinate regional projects, manage critical documents, and ensure seamless execution with cross-functional teams and external vendors.

Responsibilities include supporting due diligence, financial analysis of properties, and preparing presentations for strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• An Associate's degree or equivalent formal training program.
• Two to three years of Experience.
• Commercial development or transferrable residential development experience.
• Project management experience.
• Ability to travel up to 25% or as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support regional development projects by creating forms and facilitating approvals.
• Coordinate planning, organization, scope and auditing of resources for regional initiatives.
• Develop, update and implement process and procedure documentation.
• Ensure timely rollout of new projects and program enhancements.
• Act as a resource to cross-functional teams and regional development groups.
• Prepare documentation, presentations, and organize weekly/monthly meetings.
• Support financial analysis to maximize returns on property assets.

Skills

Microsoft Outlook

Adobe

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Formal training program

Tools

Cognos/Corsa

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

Join Our Team as a Real Estate Development Specialist Propel AutoZone’s growth by collaborating with Real Estate Development Managers to secure high-quality sites and drive new store openings. Coordinate regional projects, manage critical legal documents, and streamline communication with teams and vendors to ensure seamless execution. Analyze property performance, optimize financial returns, and support strategic decision-making. Lead process improvements, resolve challenges, and ensure timely project rollouts. Be the driving force behind AutoZone’s real estate success!

• Support regional development projects by creating necessary forms, partnering in approval processes, identifying and addressing issues, managing timelines and contract terms, and facilitating communication across cross-functional teams and external vendors (e.g., Legal firms, Brokers, Engineers, General Contractors, OFI Vendors).
• Coordinate, plan, organize, enforce, scope, track, and audit resources for ongoing regional development initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Supervisor and Project Coordinator to develop, update, and implement process and procedure documentation, addressing the evolving needs of cross-functional areas. Facilitate and oversee documentation and implementation as required.
• Ensure timely completion of new projects and program enhancements by managing rollouts, communication, and follow-ups.
• Act as a resource to cross-functional teams, providing effective solutions and coordinating with regional development teams as needed.
• Perform various support tasks, such as preparing documentation, creating presentations, and organizing weekly/monthly development meetings.
• Support Real Estate Development Managers in maximizing financial returns by analyzing property income and expenses to guide decisions on leasing, purchasing, financing, and capital improvements.
• Assist with due diligence efforts for property acquisitions and provide support in property visits, tenant meetings, and oversight of property managers or maintenance staff.

What We’re Looking For

• An Associate's degree or equivalent formal training program.
• Two to three years of Experience.
• Commercial development or transferrable residential development experience.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Outlook, Adobe, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Power Point & Word).
• Project management experience.
• Ability to travel up to 25% or as needed

You’ll Go The Extra Mile If You Have

• Area of Study: Business or Finance preferred
• Cognos/Corsa (or equivalent reporting software) and Microsoft SharePoint experience a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with a detail-oriented focus. Must be able to handle highly confidential information.