Real Estate Manager

Our Story: Papa Murphy's is different on purpose. Not only because we make our pizzas completely from scratch with fresh ingredients at over 1,300 locations nationwide, but because we do it with swagger. We know our product is better than our competitors. The fact that our pizza is take 'n' bake adds to the quality of our pies and to the convenience for our guests. At Papa Murphy's, we don't think it's cheesy to love where you work. Bringing happiness to guests one fresh pizza at a time is a great start, but the Real Estate Manager role has many other rewarding benefits as well.

Position Overview: In this engaging role, the Real Estate Manager champions Papa Murphy's commitment to quality, service, integrity, and teamwork by:
- Scheduling, facilitating, and leading Development meetings and discussions with existing Franchisees in areas identified for potential expansion implement new strategies for growth in order to achieve Papa Murphy's development goals.
- Identifying viable areas for Papa Murphy's continued growth through analysis of markets and trade areas, demographic data and trends, shopping patterns and competition.
- Evaluating, in person, potential growth markets to verify viability of new store sites including potential obstacles to success such as real estate availability or quality, traffic patterns, and demographic data.
- Presenting potential new sites/expansion, relocation sites, stores at risk for potential closure, and Company Store lease renewal terms to Real Estate Committee, for approval or discussion.
- Networking with real estate brokers, leasing agents, landlords and developers to understand market and trade area dynamics and identify potential sites.
- Serving as a real estate consultant to Franchisees throughout the site searching and acquisition and transfer process.
- Guiding and assisting existing Franchisees on lease negotiations and renewals, including review of existing terms and identifying areas of potential savings or more favorable lease terms to better fit the individual needs of the Franchisee.
- Assisting in real estate efforts of Company Stores, as needed, including researching and creating proposals for renewals, negotiations, relocations, and remodels, while continuing to identify potential areas of opportunities for savings or improved operations.

What we bring to the table:
- Competitive employee benefits and 401k, flexible working hours
- Opportunity to work with amazing teams
- PIZZA.

What you bring to the table:
(Position-specific knowledge, skills, abilities, and more)
- Must be a self-motivated hard worker with the ability to work on sometimes abstract, out-of-the-box assignments
- Knowledge and understanding of real estate legal terminology and documents
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
- Aggressive self-starter with excellent communication and decision-making skills
- Ability to develop positive interpersonal relationships with franchisees, brokers, landlords, etc.
- Advanced computer skills, including prior experience using MS Office Suite

Foundations of your career:
- Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Finance or related field
- Real Estate License
- 5+ years prior experience or knowledge of commercial real estate, preferably in a franchise environment
- Ability to travel, by air and car, minimum of 50% of the time

Please Note:
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required in this position and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

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