Strategic Real Estate Asset Manager

Circle K; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle K is seeking a Manager, Real Estate Asset Management to optimize a North American real estate portfolio, lead negotiations with landlords, review complex property documents, and support strategic initiatives. The role requires managing multiple priorities with discretion and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities include supervising external consultants, coordinating with legal and business partners, and contributing to budget and due diligence efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, real estate, a quantitative field, law, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in real estate, lease administration, asset management, legal documentation, portfolio management, negotiations, or a related field preferred.
• Experience reviewing leases, amendments, notices, property documents, and other real estate-related agreements.
• Strong writing, analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, and follow-up skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of real estate assets, including leased and fee properties, to support company objectives and portfolio optimization strategies.
• Lead and support negotiations with landlords, lessors, brokers, consultants, and other external parties related to rent reductions, lease renewals, lease modifications, buyouts, purchase options, rights of first refusal, and other value-creation opportunities.
• Review, analyze, and prepare real estate documentation, including leases, subleases, amendments, notices, purchase option materials, and related legal or portfolio records.
• Receive, track, and communicate notices related to fee and leased properties, including store opening and closing notices and landlord communications.
• Support business requests involving common area maintenance, new product and service offerings, maintenance responsibilities, petroleum agreement requirements, and other asset-related obligations.
• Partners with internal business units, senior management, legal counsel, maintenance, fuel teams, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and advance corporate interests.
• Follow up with external lawyers, real estate brokers, consultants, vendors, and landlords on active matters, contentious cases, vacant space opportunities, asset sales, and special projects.
• Participate in budget preparation, due diligence, strategic planning, process improvement, and special projects related to the real estate portfolio.
• Supervise external consultants and vendors to ensure performance aligns with company standards, priorities, and objectives.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion in all real estate activities and contribute to team goals, financial targets, and key result areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/real estate/law

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Circle K is seeking a Manager, Real Estate Asset Management to optimize a North American real estate portfolio, lead negotiations with landlords, review complex property documents, and support strategic initiatives. The role requires managing multiple priorities with discretion and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities include supervising external consultants, coordinating with legal and business partners, and contributing to budget and due diligence efforts.