Director, Real Estate

Meijer, Inc.Grand Rapids, MI

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Executive

Remote

On-site

Job Description

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you're provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family - take care of your career and your community!

Meijer Rewards

Weekly pay
Scheduling flexibility
Paid parental leave
Paid education assistance
Team member discount
Development programs for advancement and career growth

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Responsible for the analysis, selection, negotiation, administration and coordination of Meijer's new store site acquisition activities and manage the sale/development of excess property as assigned by the Vice President of Real Estate and Store Development.

What You'll be Doing:

Participate/assist in preparation and review of the 5-year store opening plan as well as assist in development of the Company's long-range growth strategy.
Supervise the real estate staff including Real Estate Managers.
Travel to required market areas to find, evaluate and investigate one and multi-store site locations (availability, property values, access, zoning, development obstacles, timing, etc.).
Accountable for analyzing and defining proposed trade areas for existing and new stores.
Accountable for securing information required for new store site submittal packets and making presentations for the Real Estate Committee.
Accountable for research and evaluation of pertinent data related to market areas and specific sites (population, incomes, growth trends, competition and sales potential).
Accountable for all negotiations with property owners, brokers, developers and attorneys to control and acquire new store sites.
Accountable for the sale/development of excess property.
Accountable for obtaining governmental approvals required to develop a Meijer retail store and gas/convenience store on the site.

What You Bring with You (Qualifications):

Minimum of bachelor's degree.
Must possess real estate site acquisition and selection experience typically acquired with 10+ years' experience in a "Big Box" retail environment.
Must have excellent supervisory, organizational, analytical, written and communicative skills.
Must possess demonstrated judgment, project management, business acumen, interpersonal, leadership and influencing skills.
Travel required.

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This job at Meijer, Inc. is located in Grand Rapids, MI, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

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Meijer, Inc. lists this role as a Full-time position.

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Meijer, Inc. is looking for a candidate with "Executive" experience level.

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